importing module pandas, module not found

Question

Python version 3.11.8 Pandas version 2.20 Visual Studio Code 1.86.1 Windows 10

import pandas as pd

print(pd.__version__)

data = pd.read_csv("50_states.csv")
print(data)

If I run the code above with the play icon (Run code) I get this is the output window:

Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "d:\Documents\Python Projects\Test_day_25\main.py", line 1, in <module>
    import pandas as pd
ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'pandas'

But if I run (run python file) it works and prints (data) to the terminal window.

I've tried creating different venv's

uninstalling/reinstalling pandas.

starting new projects (opening new folders)

changing interpreters.

checked version compatability

tried disabling extensions