CPT code 87102 represents a laboratory fungal culture performed on specimens other than blood, skin, hair, or nail, with identification of any isolated fungus to the least specific level (for example, genus). This code captures routine mycological culture work that supports diagnosis and management of fungal infections across clinical settings. Nationally, accurate coding for fungal cultures affects laboratory billing, epidemiologic surveillance, and tracking of mycologic diagnostic utilization.

Key payers included in this overview are Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise explanation of the clinical service represented by the code, typical sites of service, and the common modifiers associated with laboratory billing for this service. The publication outlines what to expect in billing practice: how the service is categorized, where it is commonly performed, and which payers are part of the coverage landscape. It also summarizes available benchmarks and policy context when present and otherwise notes where input data is not available. This summary is intended for coding professionals, laboratory managers, and policy analysts seeking a national-level briefing on CPT code 87102.