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87106 Fungi identification yeast

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: Yeast culture, Candida identification, Yeast identification

Fungal culture with identification of yeast organisms. Yeast isolation and identification.

In Plain Language

Yeast infection identification

Clinical Context

Fungal culture with identification of yeast organisms including Candida, Cryptococcus, and other yeasts from various specimen types.

RVU Information

CPT 87106 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

MicrobiologyPathology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 87106?

CPT 87106 (Fungi identification yeast) is a Pathology & Lab code. Fungal culture with identification of yeast organisms. Yeast isolation and identification.

Who uses CPT code 87106?

CPT 87106 is used by Microbiology, Pathology. Fungal culture with identification of yeast organisms including Candida, Cryptococcus, and other yeasts from various specimen types.

When is CPT 87106 used?

Fungal culture with identification of yeast organisms including Candida, Cryptococcus, and other yeasts from various specimen types.

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