the Cost of Urgent Care Clinics

The urgent care facility charged $124.00 for emergency care service and an x-ray for a hurt ankle. They charged $40.00 for the x-ray, they charged $76.00, and $8.00 for equipment purchase.

While riding a bicycle, my little boy fell and hurt his ankle. It had a deep cut and he was having difficulty moving it. It was the weekend and our pediatricians office was closed, so we went to have it checked a local urgent care doctor. They were able to see us right away, which was great. They did an x-ray to make sure that there were no broken bones. The doctor cleaned the wound and wrapped it with an temporary cast. He prescribed an antibiotic, gave me instructions for care and cleaning, and referred us to a specialist. The nurses, doctor, and staff were friendly and professional.

I prefer going to urgent care doctors, rather than the emergency room in this type of situation. You'll will have a shorter wait and you will save a lot of money. I've found that whether you go to a regular doctor or the emergency room for these type of injuries, you'll will probably have to follow up with a specialist.