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

Christus St Joseph Hospital

Christus St Joseph Hospital

Christus St Joseph Hospital

Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center

Christus St. Catherine Hospital

Chs - Sister'S Of Charity Hospital - Main Street Campus

Chsisi Salud Sapi De Cv

Cibola General Hospital Corporation

Ciha Juvenile Services

Cimarron Memorial Hospital And Nursing Home

Cimarron Memorial Hospital And Nursing Home

Cincinnati Children'S Hospital

Cincinnati Va Medical Center

Cincinnati Vamc

Cincinnati Vamc

Citizens Baptist Medical Center

Citizens Baptist Medical Center

Citizens Medical Center County Of Victoria

Citizens Medical Center, INC.

Citizens Memorial Hospital District

Citrus Hma LLC

Citrus Memorial Health Foundation INC

Citrus Memorial Health Foundation INC

Citrus Memorial Hospital, INC.

Citrus Valley Health Partners

City & County Of San Francisco

City & County Of San Francisco

City & County Of San Francisco

City & County Of San Francisco

City Hospital INC

City Hospital, INC

City Of Alameda Health Care District

City Of Brookings

City Of Brookings

City Of Caribou

City Of Clinton

City Of Clinton

City Of Clinton

City Of Galena-kansas

City Of Genoa

City Of Genoa

City Of Hope National Medical Center

City Of Hope National Medical Center

City Of Hope National Medical Center

City Of Jackson Healthcare Authority

City Of Pocahontas Ar

City Of Redfield

City Of Redfield