Heart Catheter Procedure (severe) cost in Hickory, NC
MS-DRG 321 · 2 hospitals in Hickory
Charges here run from $93,749 to $166,093 — a difference of $72,344 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical North Carolina hospital charges $114,290.
Hospitals in Hickory, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
B
Catawba Valley Medical Center
Hickory, NC |
$93,749 18% below the state average | $24,703 | 17 |
|
F
Frye Regional Medical Center
Hickory, NC |
$166,093 45% above the state average | $21,984 | 16 |
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.