Pneumonia (severe) cost in Hickory, NC
MS-DRG 193 · 2 hospitals in Hickory
Charges here run from $33,963 to $64,485 — a difference of $30,522 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical North Carolina hospital charges $36,881.
Hospitals in Hickory, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
B
Catawba Valley Medical Center
Hickory, NC |
$33,963 8% below the state average | $10,724 | 53 |
|
F
Frye Regional Medical Center
Hickory, NC |
$64,485 75% above the state average | $9,070 | 59 |
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.