CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 61798 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Srs cranial lesion complex — 19.35 work RVU, about $1,338.37 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 19.35
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 12.76
- PE RVU (facility)
- 12.76
- MP RVU
- 7.96
- Office payment
- $1,338.37
- Facility payment
- $1,338.37
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 61798 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (19.35 + 12.76 + 7.96) × $33.4009 ≈ $1,338.37. The same code in a facility setting pays about $1,338.37 because facility PE RVU (12.76) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 61798 non-facility payment from $1,136.49 to $1,762.37 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 61798?
19.35. 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 61798 in 2026?
About $1,338.37 non-facility ($1,338.37 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 (19.35) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (12.76 office vs 12.76 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.