A basic urgent care visit runs $100 to $300 without insurance, or a copay of roughly $35 to $100 if you're insured and in-network. Tests and procedures are billed on top — a strep test, an X-ray, or stitches each add their own line. The wide spread comes down to your region, your insurance, the level of visit, and what the provider has to do once you're in the room.
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An in-network copay covers the visit itself. If you haven't met your deductible, you may owe more, and labs or imaging can be billed separately. Always confirm the clinic is in-network before you go.
The self-pay rate for a standard visit. Many clinics offer an upfront cash price that's lower than what they bill insurers, so it's worth asking for the self-pay rate even if you have a high-deductible plan.
Flu or strep test $25–$75. X-ray $100–$300. Stitches $200–$500. IV fluids $150–$400. A simple sick visit stays near the low end; an injury that needs imaging and a procedure climbs fast.
For a minor injury or illness, urgent care is almost always far cheaper than the emergency room, where the average visit runs well over $1,000. But the cheapest option is sometimes no clinic at all:
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A basic visit is $100–$300. Add-ons climb from there: strep or flu test $25–$75, X-ray $100–$300, stitches $200–$500, IV fluids $150–$400.
Usually a $35–$100 copay for an in-network visit, plus anything toward your deductible. Tests may be billed separately.
Almost always. The average ER visit tops $1,000; urgent care for a minor issue is $100–$300. Use the ER for true emergencies.
Region, network status, visit level, and which tests or procedures you need. Clinics that post clear pricing are the exception.
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