CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 97550 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Caregiver traing 1st 30 min — 1 work RVU, about $52.77 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 1
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 0.57
- PE RVU (facility)
- 0.18
- MP RVU
- 0.01
- Office payment
- $52.77
- Facility payment
- $39.75
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 97550 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (1 + 0.57 + 0.01) × $33.4009 ≈ $52.77. The same code in a facility setting pays about $39.75 because facility PE RVU (0.18) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 97550 non-facility payment from $49.93 to $70.56 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 97550?
1. 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 97550 in 2026?
About $52.77 non-facility ($39.75 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 (1) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (0.57 office vs 0.18 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.