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

People'S Memorial Hospital

Perham Hospital District

Perham Hospital District

Perkins County Hospital District

Perkins County Hospital District

Perkins County Hospital District

Perkins County Hospital District

Perry Community Hospital, LLC

Perry County Community Hospital

Perry County Community Hospital INC

Perry County Health System

Perry County Health System

Perry County Memorial Hospital

Perry County Memorial Hospital

Perry Memorial Hospital Authority

Pershing General Hospital

Pershing General Hospital

Person County Memorial Profession Staff

Person Memorial Hospital

Person Memorial Hospital

Petersburg Hospital Company LLC

Pharmacy Dept. Phs Indian Hopsital

Pharmacy Support Services

Pharmasource Healthcare INC

Pharmerica Hospital Pharmacy Services, INC.

Phc -Opelousas Lp

Phc Las Cruces

Phc-ashland, L.P.

Phc-cleveland LLC

Phc-elko INC

Phc-fort Mohave INC

Phc-fort Mohave INC

Phc-fort Mohave, INC.

Phc-fort Morgan INC

Phc-las Cruces INC

Phc-los Alamos INC

Phc-martinsville, INC.

Phc-morgan City Lp

Phd#2 Of Snohomish County

Phelps County Regional Medical Center

Phelps County Regional Medical Center

Phelps County Regional Medical Center

Phelps Memoria Hospital Center

Phelps Memorial Health Center

Phelps Memorial Health Center

Phelps Memorial Hospital

Phelps Memorial Hospital

Phelps Memorial Hospital Association