I very recently went to an ER, had absolutely mind-blowing levels of pain, got in right away (the ETA #s shown live on their site probably went down, that fast)

I very recently went to an ER, had absolutely mind-blowing levels of pain, got in right away (the ETA #s shown live on their site probably went down, that fast), only to be told I needed: -Brain CT -Cervical spine CT -3 or 4 X-rays I asked how much a might cost, having no insurance -- to which the lady looked at me like I was nuts; I just figured, hey, let's start with X-rays and go from there... Her actual answer was "I don't know, I can call the billing department if you'd like?" I was partially embarrassed, mostly just in pain, and frankly ready for some actual guidance/help. I basically just said "Okay, whatever, go go go, figure out what is wrong with me now!". No idea what it'll have cost yet, I'm putting the over/under at $3.4k though, heh. I ended up leaving in more pain than I arrived in; after I suggested some possibilities based on Google they, seriously, looked it up on YouTube including how to test me for it (TOS / Thoracic Outlet Syndrome), then proceeded to give me an injection of muscle relaxer which didn't help at all, and then released me. I'd have been better off taking another 4-8 ibuprofens at home. Thankfully I do actually have a fantastic, dedicated, caring, highly intelligent doctor who I saw right away on Monday -- severely herniated cervical disk (MRI imaging is amazing BTW). Idk if I look like a drug junkie or what, but that was one of the worst days my life for both myself & my wife.