Infection Needing Surgery (severe) cost in Hickory, NC
MS-DRG 853 · 2 hospitals in Hickory
Charges here run from $89,904 to $236,372 — a difference of $146,469 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical North Carolina hospital charges $123,978.
Hospitals in Hickory, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
B
Catawba Valley Medical Center
Hickory, NC |
$89,904 27% below the state average | $36,059 | 19 |
|
F
Frye Regional Medical Center
Hickory, NC |
$236,372 91% above the state average | $31,691 | 17 |
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.