CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 44604 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Suture large intestine — 17.71 work RVU, about $974.64 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 17.71
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 7.2
- PE RVU (facility)
- 7.2
- MP RVU
- 4.27
- Office payment
- $974.64
- Facility payment
- $974.64
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 44604 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (17.71 + 7.2 + 4.27) × $33.4009 ≈ $974.64. The same code in a facility setting pays about $974.64 because facility PE RVU (7.2) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 44604 non-facility payment from $865.84 to $1,222 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 44604?
17.71. 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 44604 in 2026?
About $974.64 non-facility ($974.64 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 (17.71) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (7.2 office vs 7.2 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.