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LifeBrite Community Hospital of Stokes Pricing Analysis

1570 NC 8 & 89 HWY NORTH, DANBURY, NC

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

DANBURY, NC

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Fairness Grade

B

Below average prices

Price Multiplier

21x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

2,029

126 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges about 21x the federal benchmark — pricier than average.For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $2,100 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 LifeBrite Community Hospital of Stokes 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
Bilateral Tonsillectomy And Adenoidectomy; Younger Than Age 1242820$16,659$261+$16,398
Nasal/sinus Endo,surg,w/max Antrostomy; W/removal OF Tissue From Maxillary Sinus /sinus Ndsc Max Antrost W/rmvl31267$13,898$224+$13,674
Nasal/sinus Endo,surg W/ethmoid, Total(ant/post) Al/sinus Ndsc W/total Ethoidectomy31255$13,898$273+$13,625
Tonsillectomy, Primary OR Secondary; Younger Than Age 1242825$11,945$243+$11,702
Exploration Maxillary Sinus, Endoscopy, Surgicalwith Antrostomy31256$7,400$153+$7,247
Esophagoscopy, Rigid, Transoral; With Balloon Dilation (less Than 30 MM Diameter)43195$7,546$159+$7,386
Ultrasound — pregnancy (after 14 weeks)76805$6,186$136+$6,050
OB Ultrasound Detailed Sngl Fetus76811$7,825$182+$7,643
Nasal/sinus Endo,surg,w/front Sinus Expl, W/rem OF Tissue From Frontal Al/sinus Ndsc W/rmvl Tiss Fro31276$13,576$318+$13,258
Shldr Arthrscpy Decmprsn Subacrmial Spc29826$6,447$148+$6,299
Laryngoscopy, Direct, Oper, W/biopsy; W/operating Microscope OR Telescope31536$7,391$179+$7,212
Ultrasound Echo Prostate Vol Stdy76873$7,229$179+$7,050
Laryngoscopy, Direct, With Injection TO Vocal Cords31571$7,400$211+$7,188
Bilateral Tonsillectomy And Adenoidectomy; Age 12 OR Over42821$9,037$272+$8,764
Laryngoscopy, Direct, Operative With Excision31541$7,400$223+$7,176
Excision Submandibular Gland42440$11,945$370+$11,575
Nasal/sinus Endo,surgical W/ethm; Part(ant) Al/sinus Ndsc W/partial Ethmoidectomy31254$13,898$437+$13,462
Bilateral Submucous Resection Inferior Turbinate, Partial OR Complete, Any Method30140$8,991$294+$8,697
Excision OF Thyroglossal Duct Cyst OR Sinus60280$12,409$410+$11,999

About LifeBrite Community Hospital of Stokes

LifeBrite Community Hospital of Stokes in DANBURY, NC charges about 21x the federal benchmark — pricier than average across 126 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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