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Hi Dr. Z this is a question for the code 76937. Our physicians' practice and radiology practice are being denied payment by Medicare when billing 76937 if coded on any procedure other than central line placements/PICC placements. I did see in your database from 12-20-2006 that you answered a question on this that it is appropriate for any vascular access including dx angio. Has this changed since then? Do you know of any policy that Medicare has that would state why these claims are being denied. I can't find one. Thanks for your help, Lisa C.