To complete the description for a CPT code that has an indented description, you should ________.

A. try to think of another way to describe the procedure being coded
B. use the index to find the main CPT code to be combined with this one
C. refer to the next CPT code for further information
D. refer to the previous year's CPT manual for guidance
E. refer to the description for the previous CPT code to complete the description


Answer: E

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