CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 37606 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Lig int/com carotid art occl — 8.59 work RVU, about $759.54 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 8.59
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 10.54
- PE RVU (facility)
- 10.54
- MP RVU
- 3.61
- Office payment
- $759.54
- Facility payment
- $759.54
How the payment is calculated
Total RVU is work plus practice expense plus malpractice, each adjusted by its GPCI factor, then multiplied by the conversion factor. For 37606 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (8.59 + 10.54 + 3.61) × $33.4009 ≈ $759.54. The same code in a facility setting pays about $759.54 because facility PE RVU (10.54) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 37606 non-facility payment from $651.42 to $958.33 across CMS localities — from Arkansas to Miami. Check your exact locality in the GPCI calculator rather than using a state average.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 work RVU for CPT 37606?
8.59. Work RVU measures physician time, skill, and intensity — it does not change by setting or locality. Total payment adds practice expense and malpractice RVUs plus the conversion factor.
How much does Medicare pay for CPT 37606 in 2026?
About $759.54 non-facility ($759.54 facility) at national GPCI with the 2026 $33.4009 conversion factor. Your locality GPCI moves the number — see the range above.
Does the work RVU change between office and facility?
No. Work RVU (8.59) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (10.54 office vs 10.54 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.