CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT G0452 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Molecular pathology interpr — 0.91 work RVU, about $46.76 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 0.91
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 0.47
- PE RVU (facility)
- 0.47
- MP RVU
- 0.02
- Office payment
- $46.76
- Facility payment
- $46.76
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 G0452 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (0.91 + 0.47 + 0.02) × $33.4009 ≈ $46.76. The same code in a facility setting pays about $46.76 because facility PE RVU (0.47) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves G0452 non-facility payment from $44.22 to $62.68 across CMS localities — from Arkansas to Alaska. 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 G0452?
0.91. 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 G0452 in 2026?
About $46.76 non-facility ($46.76 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 (0.91) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (0.47 office vs 0.47 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.