Incorrect Question2 0/4 pts What is the CPT code for the following procedure? A

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Incorrect Question2 0/4 pts What is the CPT code for the following procedure? A 56- year-old male presented for followup of lung nodules. A CT of the chest with contrast showed the heart was normal in size and no pericardial effusion. The aorta and mediastinal vessels were normal. Multiple lymph nodes in the anterior mediastinum and in the right paratracheal area and bilateral hilar regions were noted. Several nodules were present in the left and right lung parenchyma. These findings were consistent with the clinical diagnosis of sarcoidosis.(assign only the radiology code) 71250

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71260 – CT chest with contrast

Explanation:

-The points to be considered here while picking up the code is with or without contrast, plus only chest or chest and abdomen. Constrast is nothing but dye.

-71250 is chest without contrast.

-71260 is chest with contrast

-71270 is with and without contrast.

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