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If it's not life-threatening, don't go to the ER. Go to urgent care. They'll charge you $100-$200 for the visit, plus cost of materials. $27 X-Ray kind of co

by Dove 9y ago

If it's not life-threatening, don't go to the ER. Go to urgent care. They'll charge you $100-$200 for the visit, plus cost of materials. $27 X-Ray kind of cost of materials in my experience. https://www.howmuchisit.org/how-much-does-urgent-care-cost/ https://www.howmuchisit.org/how-much-does-urgent-care-cost/ Better yet, get direct primary care. It's ideal for tylenol and ace bandage situations. I am completely convinced that even if you have insurance, you are much better off acting as a self-pay patient. Your options are better, and you have a much better idea of how much things cost. People say you can't shop for a hospital in an emergency, and that's true -- but I already know how much the hospitals around here cost and how good they are because I have to for routine medical care.

zappo2938 9y ago
Between the hours of 10 to 10.
- Dove 9y ago
  Depends on the place. Some are 24 hour. Some are just long business hours. See what's available near you before you get hurt.
bastawhiz 9y ago
Many places don't have urgent care facilities. And you'd still need to use an ambulance (or Uber) to get there otherwise if you aren't well enough to drive.
- Dove 9y ago
  Many places don't have them, but many people who do have access to them are unaware and don't understand the advantage. OP sounded like someone who thought the only option available was going to a hospital and rolling the dice on insurance. I'm trying to encourage people to learn about urgent care. It can handle a lot of common problems and the price is super predictable. Usually it's listed on the web site. (Come see us with a UTI? $125). It's worth learning about as an option. Google urgent care near you! It doesn't solve everyone's problem, but it solves a lot of people's -- and I want the industry to thrive and expand and hence bring down the cost of urgent medical care for everyone. Absolutely you still need to get there. Absolutely Uber is a good option when you shouldn't be driving. Don't take an ambulence unless getting medical care on the way could be lifesaving. Don't go to an ER unless getting medical care in the next couple hours could be lifesaving.

by Dove 9y ago

zappo2938 9y ago

Between the hours of 10 to 10.

Dove 9y ago
Depends on the place. Some are 24 hour. Some are just long business hours. See what's available near you before you get hurt.

bastawhiz 9y ago

Many places don't have urgent care facilities. And you'd still need to use an ambulance (or Uber) to get there otherwise if you aren't well enough to drive.

Dove 9y ago
Many places don't have them, but many people who do have access to them are unaware and don't understand the advantage. OP sounded like someone who thought the only option available was going to a hospital and rolling the dice on insurance. I'm trying to encourage people to learn about urgent care. It can handle a lot of common problems and the price is super predictable. Usually it's listed on the web site. (Come see us with a UTI? $125). It's worth learning about as an option. Google urgent care near you! It doesn't solve everyone's problem, but it solves a lot of people's -- and I want the industry to thrive and expand and hence bring down the cost of urgent medical care for everyone. Absolutely you still need to get there. Absolutely Uber is a good option when you shouldn't be driving. Don't take an ambulence unless getting medical care on the way could be lifesaving. Don't go to an ER unless getting medical care in the next couple hours could be lifesaving.