87102 Fungus isolation culture
Also known as: Fungal isolation culture, Fungus culture, Fungal culture
Fungal culture for isolation of fungal organisms from clinical specimens. Standard fungal isolation from various sources.
In Plain Language
Fungal infection test
Clinical Context
General fungal culture from respiratory, urinary, wound, or other specimens for isolation of fungal pathogens.
RVU Information
CPT 87102 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
Lab and pathology codes require an order from the treating provider with clinical indication. For molecular pathology and genetic testing, document the specific analytes tested and clinical rationale.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Pathology & Lab category, 94% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 87102?
CPT 87102 (Fungus isolation culture) is a Pathology & Lab code. Fungal culture for isolation of fungal organisms from clinical specimens. Standard fungal isolation from various sources.
Who uses CPT code 87102?
CPT 87102 is used by Microbiology, Pathology. General fungal culture from respiratory, urinary, wound, or other specimens for isolation of fungal pathogens.
When is CPT 87102 used?
General fungal culture from respiratory, urinary, wound, or other specimens for isolation of fungal pathogens.
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