A CT scan of the chest with contrast was performed on Mrs. Wright for emphysema. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

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Code 71260 specifically describes a CT scan of the chest with contrast, which is the procedure performed on Mrs. Wright. The other codes (71250, 71270, 71275) may include different types of chest CT scans, but they do not specify the use of contrast. Therefore, code 71260 is the most appropriate choice for this particular procedure.

A CT Scan of the Chest with Contrast Was Performed