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

Teton Valley Health Care INC

Teton Valley Health Care, INC

Teton Valley Hospital & Surgicenter

Teton Valley Hospital & Surgicenter

Texas Children'S Hospital

Texas Children'S Hospital

Texas County Memorial Hospital

Texas County Memorial Hospital

Texas County Memorial Hospital

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen

Texas Health Specialty Hospital Fort Worth

Texoma Hospital Partners, LLC

Texoma Medical Center

Tgm Medical CORP

Tha Children'S Hospital Of Philadelphia

Thayer County Memorial Hospital

Thayer County Memorial Hospital

Thc - Houston, LLC

Thc - Houston, LLC

Thc - Orange County LLC

Thc - Orange County LLC

Thc - Orange County LLC

Thc - Orange County LLC

Thc - Orange County LLC

Thc - Orange County LLC

Thc - Orange County, LLC

Thc - Orange County, LLC

Thc - Seattle, LLC

Thc-seattle LLC

The American Oncologic Hospital

The American Oncologic Hospital

The Anaheim Vhs Limited Partnership

The Anaheim Vhs Limited Partnership

The Anaheim Vhs Limited Partnership

The Anaheim Vhs Limited Partnership

The Arc Of Caddo Bossie

The Arc Of Caddo Bossier

The Arc Of Caddo Bossier

The Arc Of Caddo Bossier

The Arc Of Caddo Bossier

The Arc Of Caddo Bossier

The Arc Of Caddo Bossier

The Arc Of Caddo Bossier

The Arc Of Caddo Bossier

The Arc Of Caddo Bossier

The Arc Of Caddo Bossier

The Aroostook Medical Center

The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital And Richard J. Solove Research Ins