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How Much Do Stitches Cost Without Insurance in 2024?

Spencer Lee
Spencer Lee1 Jan 2024
The Cost of Stitches without Insurance
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Factors that Affect the Price of Stitches
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Avoiding High Costs When Getting Stitches
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stitches (FAQs)
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The Bottom Line
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Stitches are surgical threads used to repair cuts on the skin and may be necessary if you have a large, open wound. The out-of-pocket cost for stitches at urgent care typically ranges between $165 and $415. Various factors impact the price you will pay for stitches, such as your location and your health coverage.

The Cost of Stitches without Insurance

Many urgent care centers offer stitches as a service if you need them done. Without insurance, the cost will range between $165 and $415. With insurance, you will likely pay your copay (if your insurance is accepted at the urgent care). And any additional costs that your insurance does not cover (if any). At most urgent care centers, stitches are not included in the office visit price. 

Price Breakdown for Stitches at Urgent Care Clinics

Urgent Care CenterCost for stitches*Other Notes
CityMD$200If insured, you will pay for whatever your insurance will not cover
ProHEALTH Urgent Care$115 office + $50-$70 for stitchesPrices will range
NextCare$190 for office visit + $100-200 for stitchesCo-pay + what insurance does not cover
FastMed$199Co-pay + what insurance does not cover
Patient First$125 to see a doctor, $100 for stitch removal, $100 to get stitchesCo-pay + what insurance does not cover
CareNow$200 Base Charge + Additional Charges based on the severity of the wound (how many stitches, antibiotics, etc.)Co-pay + what insurance does not cover
GoHealth$250 for visit + $215 for suturesCo-pay + what insurance does not cover

*These are the baseline fees for stitches. Based on the severity of your wound and other factors, you may expect to pay more out of pocket. 

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Spencer Lee

Spencer is a Public Health & Biology undergraduate student at New York University.

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