CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 38102 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Removal of spleen total — 4.67 work RVU, about $236.14 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 4.67
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 1.27
- PE RVU (facility)
- 1.27
- MP RVU
- 1.13
- Office payment
- $236.14
- Facility payment
- $236.14
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 38102 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (4.67 + 1.27 + 1.13) × $33.4009 ≈ $236.14. The same code in a facility setting pays about $236.14 because facility PE RVU (1.27) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 38102 non-facility payment from $208.24 to $299.95 across CMS localities — from Wisconsin to Alaska. Check your exact locality in the GPCI calculator rather than using a state average.
Related codes
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 work RVU for CPT 38102?
4.67. 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 38102 in 2026?
About $236.14 non-facility ($236.14 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 (4.67) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (1.27 office vs 1.27 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.