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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Fungal Culture, A Sample Of Skin Hair Nail Blood Urine Stool Or Other Body Fluid Is Treated So That If Mold Or Yeast Spores Are Present They Will Grow (Multiply).
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Microbiology Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 81 - Independent Laboratory |
| Common Modifiers | None 26 - Professional component 90 - Reference Laboratory |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 87103 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 87103 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 87103 by major payers:
$17.47
$10.28
$18.42
$28.83
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CPT 87103
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Chu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$45.01Published rateChristopher Raio
Mercy Medical Center
$24.31Published rateAd Hospital East, LLC
$20.45Published rateChristopher Raio
St Joseph Hospital
$12.36Published rateSunrise Home Health Care Inc.
Sunrise Home Health Care Inc
$5.03Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 87103 vs. Other Microbiology Procedures Codes
The CPT 87103 code is part of the Pathology and Laboratory Procedures services used for Microbiology Procedures. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 87103 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 87101-CPT | Low | Fungal Culture, A Sample Of Skin Hair Nail Blood Urine Stool Or Other Body Fluid Is Treated So That If Mold Or Yeast Spores Are Present They Will Grow (Multiply). |
| 87102-CPT | Low | Fungal Culture, A Sample Of Skin Hair Nail Blood Urine Stool Or Other Body Fluid Is Treated So That If Mold Or Yeast Spores Are Present They Will Grow (Multiply). |
| 87103-CPT | Low | Fungal Culture, A Sample Of Skin Hair Nail Blood Urine Stool Or Other Body Fluid Is Treated So That If Mold Or Yeast Spores Are Present They Will Grow (Multiply). |
| 87106-CPT | Low | Culture Fungi Definitive Ide, Culture Fungi Definitive Identificationeach Organism Yeast (Use 87106 In Additional To Codes 87101 87102 Or 87103 When Appropriate) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 87103. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 87103 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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