CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 43848 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Revj open gstr rstcv px — 31.93 work RVU, about $1,791.96 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 31.93
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 13.4
- PE RVU (facility)
- 13.4
- MP RVU
- 8.32
- Office payment
- $1,791.96
- Facility payment
- $1,791.96
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 43848 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (31.93 + 13.4 + 8.32) × $33.4009 ≈ $1,791.96. The same code in a facility setting pays about $1,791.96 because facility PE RVU (13.4) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 43848 non-facility payment from $1,580.86 to $2,235.21 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 43848?
31.93. 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 43848 in 2026?
About $1,791.96 non-facility ($1,791.96 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 (31.93) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (13.4 office vs 13.4 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.