CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 37618 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Ligation major artery xtr — 5.88 work RVU, about $369.41 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 5.88
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 3.76
- PE RVU (facility)
- 3.76
- MP RVU
- 1.42
- Office payment
- $369.41
- Facility payment
- $369.41
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 37618 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (5.88 + 3.76 + 1.42) × $33.4009 ≈ $369.41. The same code in a facility setting pays about $369.41 because facility PE RVU (3.76) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 37618 non-facility payment from $328.7 to $454.48 across CMS localities — from Arkansas to Alaska. 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 37618?
5.88. 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 37618 in 2026?
About $369.41 non-facility ($369.41 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 (5.88) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (3.76 office vs 3.76 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.