How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Lifebrite Community Hospital of Stokes?

Lifebrite Community Hospital of Stokes in Danbury, NC currently has 92 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

Hospital Profile Critical Access Hospital Proprietary 25 Beds · urban Updated: 11/1/2024

Lifebrite Community Hospital of Stokes

1570 Nc 8 & 89 Hwy North, Danbury, NC 27016 · 92 Priced Procedures

CMS Overall Rating No CMS Rating

Near Fair BaseRate Benchmark

1.00×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here match the fair market benchmark (1.00×) after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

70/100 · Corroborated

70/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 87% of the Time

File Completeness51

Price Logic78

Peer Alignment60

Clean Billing65

Real Cash Discount99

High-Markup Tier

Balances commercial hospital prices against CMS clinical safety, infection control, and patient experience.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintMedian-Gamed · High Captive Markup

Loss-Leader / Captive Ancillary Cross-Subsidizer

Lifebrite Community Hospital of Stokes prices routine shoppable procedures near 7.9× Medicare (p50 1.00×) while skewing captive emergency, lab, and upper-quartile codes to 14.7× Medicare (p75 1.28×, +28% upper-tail jump). Patients scheduling elective outpatient care can capture competitive rates, but emergency and ancillary bills require strict line-item auditing.

Regional Benchmark in NCU.S. National Reference Pool

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 0.78× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 87% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
CMS clinical safety score (65/100 safety score) with 72% patient recommendation
Binding Good Faith Estimate rights under 45 CFR § 149.610 protect self-pay patients before scheduling

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 2.3× markup over Medicare rates
Captive ER (11.5×) & laboratory (21.7×) services average 1.86× higher multiples than routine shoppable care (7.9×)
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.28×) jump +28% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 1.00×)
Consolidated metro market (HHI 3,761) limits in-network hospital competition (Highly Concentrated Monopoly (>2,500))

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

7.9× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER1.86× Divergence

14.7× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+28% Upper Tail

Q25 0.78× · Q50 1.00× · Q75 1.28×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

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Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

7.9× MedicareWatchout

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

2.3× MedicareFair

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

9.0× MedicareWatchout

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

11.5× MedicareWatchout

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

21.7× MedicareWatchout

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

2.2× MedicareFair

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

87% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

3 CMS · 65/100Fair

Procedure Prices at Lifebrite Community Hospital of Stokes

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 92 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	$10,257	$10,257	$6,109	1.7×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	$6,016	$6,016	$3,446	1.7×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	$5,879	$5,879	$3,629	1.6×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	$5,352	$5,352	$3,372	1.6×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$4,189	$4,189	$3,875	1.1×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	$2,241	$2,241	$2,540	0.9×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$2,210	$2,210	$448	4.9×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$2,110	$2,110	$258	8.2×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$1,890	$1,890	$168	11.3×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$1,890	$1,890	$169	11.2×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$1,861	$1,861	$242	7.7×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$1,740	$1,740	$981	1.8×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$1,740	$1,740	$1,256	1.4×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$1,569	$1,569	$987	1.6×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$1,505	$1,505	$303	5.0×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$1,327	$1,327	$583	2.3×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$1,203	$1,203	$160	7.5×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$1,203	$1,203	$163	7.4×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$1,203	$1,203	$166	7.2×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$1,203	$1,203	$167	7.2×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	$1,095	$1,095	$231	4.7×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$1,107	$1,107	$498	2.2×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$1,060	$1,060	$272	3.9×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$956	$956	$322	3.0×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$676	$676	$126	5.4×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$676	$676	$130	5.2×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$676	$676	$132	5.1×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$676	$676	$134	5.0×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$587	$587	$173	3.4×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$507	$507	$166	3.1×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$464	$464	$112	4.1×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$430	$430	$92	4.7×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$430	$430	$93	4.6×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$440	$440	$123	3.6×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$333	$333	$87	3.8×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$333	$333	$110	3.0×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$284	$284	$93	3.1×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$275	$275	$92	3.0×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$275	$275	$92	3.0×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$275	$275	$93	3.0×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$275	$275	$93	3.0×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$275	$275	$93	3.0×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$261	$261	$100	2.6×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$275	$275	$110	2.5×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$231	$231	$86	2.7×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$121	$121	$35	3.5×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$101	$101	$38	2.7×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$105	$105	$40	2.6×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$123	$123	$64	1.9×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$146	$146	$86	1.7×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$83	$83	$33	2.5×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$86	$86	$38	2.3×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$85	$85	$38	2.2×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$97	$97	$51	1.9×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$84	$84	$45	1.9×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$94	$94	$201	0.5×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$669	$669	$31	21.6×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$441	$441	$347	1.3×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$341	$341	$16	21.3×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$355	$355	$19	18.7×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$307	$307	$14	21.9×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$264	$264	$15	17.6×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$273	$273	$20	13.7×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$234	$234	$11	21.3×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$217	$217	$46	4.7×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$185	$185	$14	13.2×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$183	$183	$140	1.3×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$152	$152	$7	21.7×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$148	$148	$11	13.5×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$117	$117	$5	23.4×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$115	$115	$5	23.0×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$117	$117	$9	13.0×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$89	$89	$4	22.3×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$109	$109	$5	21.8×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$103	$103	$5	20.6×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$111	$111	$7	15.9×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$106	$106	$8	13.3×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$104	$104	$9	11.6×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$68	$68	$3	22.7×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$89	$89	$4	22.3×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$54	$54	$3	18.0×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$66	$66	$5	13.2×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$88	$88	$9	9.8×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$60	$60	$10	6.0×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$72	$72	$18	4.0×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$54	$54	$14	3.9×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$69	$69	$27	2.6×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$77	$77	$34	2.3×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$70	$70	$56	1.3×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$77	$77	$116	0.7×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$43	$43	$6	7.2×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$48	$48	$7	6.9×

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 92 total

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CMS CCN: 341317

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Fair BaseRate™ $6,109

Medicare Rate $6,176

Self-Pay Cash $10,257

Insurer Median $10,257

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Lifebrite Community Hospital of Stokes’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 274% of 2026 FPL

Above Standard 400% FPL Financial-Assistance Ceiling

At 274% FPL, you exceed the standard 400% FPL tier, though medical-hardship caps (when bills exceed 10% of annual income) may still apply.

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Save $4,827 Paying Cash

Self-Pay Cash Rate ($10,257) Beats Your Bill

Lifebrite Community Hospital of Stokes's published 45 CFR § 180 self-pay cash rate is $10,257 (vs. $10,257 commercial insurer median). Ask billing to reclassify the visit to prompt-pay self-pay if it beats your deductible.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$8,975 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $6,109 Fair BaseRate ($6,176 Medicare)

Your bill ($15,084) is $8,975 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($6,109) and 2.4× the $6,176 Medicare rate.

1-Click Factual Dispute Summary: Copy a citation-backed benchmark memo (with CMS CCN, CPT code, Medicare reference, Fair BaseRate, and 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) calculations) to paste into patient-portal messages or billing appeals.

IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) For-Profit / Non-501(c)(3)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

Public IRS & CMS ownership records classify Lifebrite Community Hospital of Stokes as a non-501(c)(3) facility. Federal 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) statutory charity-care caps apply specifically to tax-exempt nonprofit hospitals, though state hospital fair-pricing statutes and prompt-pay self-pay discounts may still apply.

Screen your household size, income, and itemized CPT codes against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines: Calculate Your 501(r) Cap Above ↑

CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

Safety Composite65/100

Unplanned Readmissionsame

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

Factual public administrative actions published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding 45 CFR § 180 compliance at Lifebrite Community Hospital of Stokes. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

2025-08-21·administrative_or_closure
Closure Notice
Recorded
2025-07-31·warning_notice
Warning Notice
Recorded
2023-08-18·administrative_or_closure
Closure Notice
Recorded
2023-07-21·cap_corrective_action
CAP Request
Recorded
2023-04-06·warning_notice
Warning Notice
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare. Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

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Above-Benchmark Price Tier

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Lifebrite Community Hospital of Stokes.

Price Index: 2.18× regional baseline

Quality: 54/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$60,039U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share8.6%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 70/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 341317

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Validated Rate Rows127 (CMS v2.0.0)

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