Heart Attack (with complications) cost in Hickory, NC
MS-DRG 281 · 2 hospitals in Hickory
Charges here run from $33,117 to $48,798 — a difference of $15,681 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical North Carolina hospital charges $35,380.
Hospitals in Hickory, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
B
Catawba Valley Medical Center
Hickory, NC |
$33,117 6% below the state average | $7,805 | 13 |
|
F
Frye Regional Medical Center
Hickory, NC |
$48,798 38% above the state average | $6,520 | 12 |
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.