CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 63271 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Excise intrspinl lesion thrc — 29.17 work RVU, about $2,012.4 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 29.17
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 19.03
- PE RVU (facility)
- 19.03
- MP RVU
- 12.05
- Office payment
- $2,012.4
- Facility payment
- $2,012.4
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 63271 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (29.17 + 19.03 + 12.05) × $33.4009 ≈ $2,012.4. The same code in a facility setting pays about $2,012.4 because facility PE RVU (19.03) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 63271 non-facility payment from $1,707.19 to $2,653.86 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 63271?
29.17. 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 63271 in 2026?
About $2,012.4 non-facility ($2,012.4 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 (29.17) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (19.03 office vs 19.03 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.