CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 43832 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Gstrst open w/constj tube — 16.91 work RVU, about $985.99 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 16.91
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 8.23
- PE RVU (facility)
- 8.23
- MP RVU
- 4.38
- Office payment
- $985.99
- Facility payment
- $985.99
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 43832 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (16.91 + 8.23 + 4.38) × $33.4009 ≈ $985.99. The same code in a facility setting pays about $985.99 because facility PE RVU (8.23) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 43832 non-facility payment from $873.21 to $1,220.95 across CMS localities — from Wisconsin 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 43832?
16.91. 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 43832 in 2026?
About $985.99 non-facility ($985.99 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 (16.91) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (8.23 office vs 8.23 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.