CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 63280 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Bx/exc idrl spine lesn crvl — 29.53 work RVU, about $2,062.51 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 29.53
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 19.94
- PE RVU (facility)
- 19.94
- MP RVU
- 12.28
- Office payment
- $2,062.51
- Facility payment
- $2,062.51
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 63280 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (29.53 + 19.94 + 12.28) × $33.4009 ≈ $2,062.51. The same code in a facility setting pays about $2,062.51 because facility PE RVU (19.94) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 63280 non-facility payment from $1,750.7 to $2,716.95 across CMS localities — from Wisconsin to Miami. 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 63280?
29.53. 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 63280 in 2026?
About $2,062.51 non-facility ($2,062.51 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 (29.53) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (19.94 office vs 19.94 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.