CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 53010 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Incision of urethra — 4.34 work RVU, about $281.24 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 4.34
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 3.51
- PE RVU (facility)
- 3.51
- MP RVU
- 0.57
- Office payment
- $281.24
- Facility payment
- $281.24
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 53010 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (4.34 + 3.51 + 0.57) × $33.4009 ≈ $281.24. The same code in a facility setting pays about $281.24 because facility PE RVU (3.51) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 53010 non-facility payment from $255.47 to $352.79 across CMS localities — from Arkansas to Alaska. 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 53010?
4.34. 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 53010 in 2026?
About $281.24 non-facility ($281.24 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 (4.34) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (3.51 office vs 3.51 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.