A surgical package includes:
A) a group of codes authorized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
B) specific additional services in addition to a surgical procedure.
C) surgical procedures plus required anesthesia.
D) a discounted rate of payment when an elective procedure is performed at the same time as a medically necessary procedure.

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A surgical package typically includes the surgical procedure itself along with specific additional services related to the procedure, such as pre-operative and post-operative care, rather than being about coding, anesthesia, or payment rates for elective procedures.

A Surgical Package Includes