CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 63252 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
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- Work RVU
- 43.51
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 25.06
- PE RVU (facility)
- 25.06
- MP RVU
- 18.37
- Office payment
- $2,903.87
- Facility payment
- $2,903.87
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 63252 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (43.51 + 25.06 + 18.37) × $33.4009 ≈ $2,903.87. The same code in a facility setting pays about $2,903.87 because facility PE RVU (25.06) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 63252 non-facility payment from $2,444.13 to $3,876.35 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 63252?
43.51. 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 63252 in 2026?
About $2,903.87 non-facility ($2,903.87 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 (43.51) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (25.06 office vs 25.06 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.