CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 54600 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Reduce testis torsion — 7.45 work RVU, about $417.18 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 7.45
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 4.08
- PE RVU (facility)
- 4.08
- MP RVU
- 0.96
- Office payment
- $417.18
- Facility payment
- $417.18
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 54600 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (7.45 + 4.08 + 0.96) × $33.4009 ≈ $417.18. The same code in a facility setting pays about $417.18 because facility PE RVU (4.08) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 54600 non-facility payment from $382.41 to $536.06 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 54600?
7.45. 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 54600 in 2026?
About $417.18 non-facility ($417.18 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 (7.45) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (4.08 office vs 4.08 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.