A surgical package would include:
A) one evaluation and management (E/M) encounter on the date immediately prior to the date of the procedure.
B) all E/M encounters prior to the date of the procedure.
C) all general anesthesia services.
D) all care provided within 30 days of surgery.

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The surgical package typically includes one E/M encounter on the date immediately prior to the procedure, not all prior E/M encounters or general anesthesia services. Post-operative care is usually included, but the timeframe can vary.

A Surgical Package Would Include