Heart Attack (severe) cost in Hickory, NC
MS-DRG 280 · 2 hospitals in Hickory
Charges here run from $45,082 to $85,216 — a difference of $40,134 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical North Carolina hospital charges $46,926.
Hospitals in Hickory, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
B
Catawba Valley Medical Center
Hickory, NC |
$45,082 4% below the state average | $11,537 | 11 |
|
F
Frye Regional Medical Center
Hickory, NC |
$85,216 82% above the state average | $10,666 | 25 |
These are the averages each hospital reported to Medicare, not a quote for you. Before treatment, ask each hospital for a written good-faith estimate — you are entitled to one if you are uninsured or paying yourself.