LIFE WELL LIVED
2025
Do you know the difference between the emergency room and an urgent care? Do you know where to go when you are in need of medical care? In general, the emergency room should be visited if the problem is life threatening. Urgent cares should be visited if the problem is non-life-threatening but is too pressing to wait to see your primary care doctor. The key differences between emergency departments and urgent care centers include more than just what you are being seen for. Other differences include the cost, wait times, and hours of operation. Emergency Room or Urgent Care: Key Differences
Know before you go
Generally, the wait times are shorter at urgent care. Insurance companies accept visits to both urgent cares and emergency rooms. However, the average cost for an urgent care visit is $125-$160 whereas the emergency room could cost $400-$2,000 . Emergency rooms are available 24/7 and not all urgent care locations operate 24/7. Check the hours for those nearest you! Ultrasounds, CT scans, and MRIs are generally not offered at an urgent care, but are available at many emergency rooms or hospitals.
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