CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 48146 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Pancreatectomy — 29.84 work RVU, about $1,767.91 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 29.84
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 15.11
- PE RVU (facility)
- 15.11
- MP RVU
- 7.98
- Office payment
- $1,767.91
- Facility payment
- $1,767.91
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 48146 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (29.84 + 15.11 + 7.98) × $33.4009 ≈ $1,767.91. The same code in a facility setting pays about $1,767.91 because facility PE RVU (15.11) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 48146 non-facility payment from $1,562.27 to $2,196.14 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 48146?
29.84. 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 48146 in 2026?
About $1,767.91 non-facility ($1,767.91 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 (29.84) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (15.11 office vs 15.11 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.