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Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Pricing Analysis

180 PARKWOOD DR, Elkin, NC

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

Fairness Grade

D

Pricier than average

Price Multiplier

65x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

9,548

58 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges 65x or more above the federal benchmark — among the most expensive.For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $6,500 at this hospital's list price. If you're uninsured or out-of-network, you may be able to negotiate down significantly.

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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital

These are the procedures where Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital charges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. They Charge is what appears on your bill. Gov. Benchmark is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.

ProcedureCodeThey ChargeGov. BenchmarkYou Overpay
Transplt Allo Hct/donor38240$48,327$202+$48,125
Tcat Impl Wrls P-art Prs Snr33289$25,704$284+$25,419
Ins/rplc Spi Npg/rcvr Pocket63685$27,461$319+$27,143
Insj Phrnc Nrv Stim Sys33276$41,769$505+$41,263
Insrt Pulse Gen W/mult Leads33231$29,095$355+$28,740
Rmvl & Rplcmt Dfb Gen Mlt Ld33264$29,095$355+$28,739
Rmv&rplcmt Phrnc Nrv Stim Pg33287$27,461$341+$27,120

About Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin, NC charges 65x or more above the federal benchmark — among the most expensive across 58 procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.

What this means for your bill

If you're uninsured, out-of-network, or have a high-deductible plan, these prices directly affect what you pay. If you have in-network insurance, your insurer has likely negotiated much lower rates.

Can I negotiate?

Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill review service compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.

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