Respiratory Infection (severe) cost in Hickory, NC
MS-DRG 177 · 2 hospitals in Hickory
Charges here run from $36,349 to $93,264 — a difference of $56,915 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical North Carolina hospital charges $42,397.
Hospitals in Hickory, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
B
Catawba Valley Medical Center
Hickory, NC |
$36,349 14% below the state average | $12,630 | 41 |
|
F
Frye Regional Medical Center
Hickory, NC |
$93,264 120% above the state average | $11,499 | 40 |
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.