Urgent Care Visit Cost Without Insurance - Updated August 2024
The average cost for a walk-in urgent care clinic is $258 in the U.S. without insurance. With insurance, you should expect to pay $150-$300 before meeting deductible and about $60-$170 copay after meeting the deductible. Several factors could increase or decrease your cost including the duration of the visit, the complexity, and service add-ons.
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What you will learn in this article:
- Cost of urgent care without insurance, without insurance, and with Medicare
- How to get the lowest price
How Much Is Urgent Care Without Insurance?
The cost of an average urgent care visit that includes a 20-30 minute with a medical provider and multiple diagnostic tests (flu, strep, urine test) ranges anywhere between $135 and $411 out of pocket.
For more complex visits that involve imaging services like X-rays or ultra round, expect to pay 30-50% more. For example, a sprain-related visit that requires an X-rays scan could cost up to $300-$450 out of pocket. The highest self-pay rate doesn't necessarily mean that's the maximum amount you will pay. Your final price depends on what happens at the clinic and how much the clinic decides to bill you if you don't have insurance.
Average Urgent Care Cost by Location
Data from an analysis of 2.5 billion claims adjusted for Medical Services inflation CPI 2024.
Metro Area | Avg Cost (Adj. for inflation 2024) | Low | High |
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Large MSA Average | $258 | $135 | $411 |
Boston, MA | $267 | $172 | $490 |
Chicago, IL | $204 | $108 | $349 |
Cleveland, OH | $141 | $81 | $231 |
Dallas, TX | $338 | $134 | $556 |
Houston, TX | $206 | $93 | $372 |
Los Angeles, CA | $245 | $123 | $381 |
Miami, FL | $522 | $130 | $823 |
New York, NY | $381 | $270 | $556 |
Salt Lake City, UT | $150 | $100 | $187 |
San Francisco, CA | $261 | $141 | $422 |
Seattle, WA | $197 | $108 | $330 |
Washington, DC | $189 | $158 | $230 |
Average Urgent Care Cost by Popular Clinics
The cost below reflects the average total cost that patients pay out of pocket (not just the “office visit” portion). For example, a simple visit to the Minute Clinic can cost $150 but with added tests, it could cost north of $250.
Merchant Name | Average cost/visit |
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CVS MINUTE CLINIC | $200-$300 |
NEXTCARE URGENT CARE | $360 |
MAXEM HEALTH URGENT CARE | $355 |
COMMUNITY MED URGENT CARE | $310 |
MD NOW | $305 |
CAREWELL URGENT CARE | $270 |
INSTANT URGENT CARE | $259 |
ADVANCED URGENT CARE | $250 |
MULTICARE URGENT CARE | $250 |
MMG MEDSTAR PHYSICIANS | $250 |
RELIANT URGENT CARE | $250 |
AFC URGENT MEDICAL CARE | $247 |
PATIENT FIRST URGENT CARE | $242 |
PHYSICIANONE URGENT CARE | $240 |
PROMPTMD | $239 |
CARENOW URGENT CARE | $250 |
BROOKLYN URGENT CARE | $235 |
EXER URGENT CARE | $215 |
ACCELERATED URGENT CARE | $205 |
PEACHTREE IMMEDIATE CARE | $205 |
AFC URGENT CARE | $200 |
NORTH SHORE URGENT CAR | $200 |
STAT MED URGENT CARE | $200 |
STATMD | $200 |
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Brianne Smith, DNP, PhD, is a public health researcher with a focus on improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and clinical research. She holds dual doctorates in Nursing Practice and Healthcare Research, and specializes in advanced patient care management and educational advocacy.