Irregular Heartbeat (uncomplicated) cost in Hickory, NC
MS-DRG 310 · 2 hospitals in Hickory
Charges here run from $21,221 to $33,411 — a difference of $12,189 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical North Carolina hospital charges $19,751.
Hospitals in Hickory, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
B
Catawba Valley Medical Center
Hickory, NC |
$21,221 7% above the state average | $6,236 | 17 |
|
F
Frye Regional Medical Center
Hickory, NC |
$33,411 69% above the state average | $4,642 | 42 |
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.