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Urgent care vs. ERGet the care you need now — for lessWhen you need care fast, the emergency room (ER) may seem like your only option. But for many situations, urgent care clinics may treat the same conditions — at up to $2,000 less than the ER.1 Compare how urgent care may deliver treatment for less moneyDepending on your health insurance coverage, the choices you make about where to go for care for minor injuries or illnesses can help you save money and time. Let's compare urgent care to ER.
Urgent careFor immediate treatment for non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses. Cost: $180 per average visit1 Hours: 60-80 hours per week Wait time: 30 minutes or less than average2 Care providers: Physicians and care teams Urgent care clinics offer treatment for non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses, like sprains and minor burns. They're staffed by physicians and care teams. If you are advised to follow up with your primary care provider, please do so within the recommended time frame. Urgent care clinics often require a copayment and/or coinsurance that's usually higher than an office visit. Walk-in patients are welcome, but waiting periods may be longer as patients with more urgent needs may be treated first.
Emergency roomFor immediate treatment of life-threatening injuries or illnesses and other critical conditions. Cost: $2,200 per average visit1 Hours: 24/7 Wait time: 2 hours on average2 Care providers: Physicians and care teams Do not ignore an emergency. Take action if a situation seems life-threatening. Head to your nearest emergency room or call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number right away. If you are advised to follow up with your primary care provider, please do so within the recommended time frame. Emergency room visits often require a much higher copayment and/or coinsurance than an office visit or urgent care visit. Emergency rooms are always open, but waiting periods may be longer because patients with life-threatening emergencies may be treated first. Is urgent care right for me?Urgent care clinics can treat a wide variety of symptoms, including:
For minor health care needs, see a doctor online nowIf your condition isn't urgent, you can connect with a doctor anytime day or night. |