And even for sub-acute thing, for example if you've broken ankle, it needs a surgery to bring your bones together and put a metallic screws and a plate. But the

And even for sub-acute thing, for example if you've broken ankle, it needs a surgery to bring your bones together and put a metallic screws and a plate. But the only thing they'll do in ER is put a cast on your leg (for ~$7,000 bill to your insurance). For the surgery you'll need to look for a surgeon yourself (and, there's HUGE shortage of surgeons everywhere in US, seems like the system wants it that way). Then your surgeon's hospital will pre-agree on the surgery cost with your insurance. If you don't have insurance or money -- welcome to limpers.