CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 46948 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Int hrhc tranal dartlzj 2+ — 5.43 work RVU, about $445.57 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 5.43
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 6.82
- PE RVU (facility)
- 6.82
- MP RVU
- 1.09
- Office payment
- $445.57
- Facility payment
- $445.57
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 46948 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (5.43 + 6.82 + 1.09) × $33.4009 ≈ $445.57. The same code in a facility setting pays about $445.57 because facility PE RVU (6.82) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 46948 non-facility payment from $395.79 to $549.31 across CMS localities — from Arkansas to San Jose-sunnyvale-santa Clara (san Benito Cnty). 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 46948?
5.43. 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 46948 in 2026?
About $445.57 non-facility ($445.57 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 (5.43) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (6.82 office vs 6.82 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.