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.

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Hills & Dales General Hospital INC

Hills & Dales General Hospital, INC

Hills & Dales General Hospital, INC.

Hills & Dales General Hospital, INC.

Hillsboro Area Hospital

Hillsboro Area Hospital, INC.

Hillsboro Hospital LLC

Hillsborough Radiology Associates, LLC

Hillsborough Radiology Centers, LLC

Hillsborough Radiology Consultants, Pl

Hillsdale Community Health Center

Hillsdale Community Health Center

Hillside Hospital LLC

Hillside Open Mri PC

Hilltop Radiology LLC

Hillumed Srl

Hilo Benioff Medical Center

Hilo Benioff Medical Center

Hilo Medical Center

Hilton Head Health System, L.P.

Hilton Head Imaging

Hilton Head Medical Center LLC

Hilton Head Radiology Associates

Hind General Hospital, LLC

Hines Va

Hines Va Hospital

Hines Va Hospital

Hines Va Hospital

Hines Vamc

Hines Veterans Hospital

Hinsdale Hospital

Hinsdale Regional Pet Scan, LLC

Hirk LLC

Hitchcock Family Medicine, PLLC

Hitenkumar R. Patel, M.D., INC.

Hma Fentress County General Hospital LLC

Hma Mesquite Hospital INC

Hma Mesquite Hospital INC

Hma Mesquite Hospital, INC.

Hma Santa Rosa Medical Center LLC

Hmg

Hmh Hospitals Corporation

Hmh Hospitals Corporation

Hmh Hospitals Corporation