76937 Ultrasound guide vascular access
Also known as: Ultrasound guided vascular access, US guided line placement
Ultrasound guidance for vascular access including visualization of target vessel and needle placement.
In Plain Language
Ultrasound guided IV line; Sound wave guided needle placement in vein
Clinical Context
Ultrasound visualization to guide placement of central venous catheters, peripheral IV lines, or other vascular access devices.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.29 |
| Total RVU | 0.29 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Radiology codes require a written order, clinical indication, and a formal interpretation report. The professional component (modifier -26) and technical component (modifier -TC) may be billed separately.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.29, this code ranks in the 18th percentile among Radiology codes — 2.8x below the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 76937?
CPT 76937 (Ultrasound guide vascular access) is a Radiology code. Ultrasound guidance for vascular access including visualization of target vessel and needle placement.
Who uses CPT code 76937?
CPT 76937 is used by Radiology, Critical Care, Interventional Radiology. Ultrasound visualization to guide placement of central venous catheters, peripheral IV lines, or other vascular access devices.
When is CPT 76937 used?
Ultrasound visualization to guide placement of central venous catheters, peripheral IV lines, or other vascular access devices.
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