Question 1

What is a spine ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?

Accepted Answer

An ambulatory surgery center (ASC) is an outpatient surgical facility where spine procedures — such as discectomy, laminectomy, and spinal fusion — are performed without an overnight hospital stay. ASCs typically have lower infection rates and faster discharge times than inpatient hospitals for appropriate surgical candidates.

Question 2

How do I find an accredited spine surgery center near me?

Accepted Answer

Use the search or filter tools on this page to find accredited spine facilities by location, facility type, or name. Each facility listing shows verified accreditation status, OR counts, and affiliated staff rosters so you can compare options before contacting a facility.

Question 3

What is the difference between a spine hospital and an ASC?

Accepted Answer

A spine hospital provides both inpatient and outpatient surgical care, typically for more complex or high-risk procedures requiring post-operative monitoring. An ASC handles outpatient-only procedures for medically appropriate patients and usually offers lower costs and quicker discharge. Your surgeon will recommend the appropriate setting based on the procedure and your health status.

Question 4

What should I look for when choosing a spine surgery facility?

Accepted Answer

Key factors include accreditation status (Joint Commission, AAAHC, or CMS certification), the number of spine-trained surgeons on staff, annual procedure volume for your specific surgery type, infection rates, and whether the facility participates with your insurance plan. Spine.co displays verified staff rosters and OR counts to help you compare facilities side by side.

Spine Care Facilities

Munroe Hma Hospital LLC

Munroe Regional Health System, INC.

Munson Army Health Center

Munson Healthcare Cadillac

Munson Healthcare Cadillac/Grayling Occupational Medicine

Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital

Munson Healthcare Grayling

Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital

Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital

Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital

Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital

Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital

Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital

Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital

Munson Healthcare, INC.

Munson Medical Center

Munson Medical Center

Munster Medical Research Foundation INC

Munster Medical Research Foundation INC

Murphy Medical Center

Murphy Medical Center INC

Murphy Medical Center INC

Murray Calloway County Hospital

Murray County Memorial Hospital Authority

Murray Medical Center, INC.

Murray-calloway County Public Hospital Corporation

Murray-calloway County Public Hospital Corporation

Murray-calloway County Public Hospital Corporation

Murray-calloway County Public Hospital Corporation

Murray-calloway County Public Hospital Corporation

Murray-calloway County Public Hospital Corporation

Murray-calloway County Public Hospital Corporation

Murray-calloway County Public Hospital Corporation

Murray-calloway County Public Hospital Corporation

Musc

Musc

Musc

Musc Health

Musc Hollings Cancer Center

Musc Hospital

Muskogee Community Hospital LLC

Muskogee Regional Medical Center LLC

Muskogee Vamc

Muskogee Vamc

Mvhs INC

Mvhs INC

Mymichigan Medical Center Alma

Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena