CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 54530 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Removal of testis — 8.25 work RVU, about $469.28 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 8.25
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 4.69
- PE RVU (facility)
- 4.69
- MP RVU
- 1.11
- Office payment
- $469.28
- Facility payment
- $469.28
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 54530 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (8.25 + 4.69 + 1.11) × $33.4009 ≈ $469.28. The same code in a facility setting pays about $469.28 because facility PE RVU (4.69) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 54530 non-facility payment from $429.21 to $600.6 across CMS localities — from Arkansas 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 54530?
8.25. 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 54530 in 2026?
About $469.28 non-facility ($469.28 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 (8.25) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (4.69 office vs 4.69 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.