Urgent Care
Walk-in medical care for acute illnesses and minor injuries without the wait or cost of an emergency room
Urgent Care is the specialty focused on walk-in medical care for acute illnesses and minor injuries without the wait or cost of an emergency room. OpenDoc keeps the common visit types visible so patients can compare the care path before they book. Transparent pricing on this page currently ranges from $25 to $600 across 14 common visit types. Urgent care centers treat the same common illnesses and injuries as emergency rooms — at a fraction of the cost. The average ER visit costs over $2,200, while an urgent care visit for the same condition averages $150 to $250. OpenDoc urgent care providers offer transparent pricing starting at $75 for basic sick visits, with X-rays, lab tests, and minor procedures all priced upfront. Over 160 million urgent care visits occur annually in the US, making it one of the fastest-growing segments in healthcare.
Not sure where to start? Begin with General Urgent Care Evaluation and OpenDoc will keep the specialty, visit type, and price aligned before anything happens.
Cash-pay context
Why pricing transparency matters here
Urgent care is one of the best values in cash-pay medicine — a visit that would cost $2,200+ at the ER costs $75 to $250 at urgent care for the same condition. Cash pay means no surprise bills, no facility fees, and no weeks-later explanation of benefits. You pay the listed price and leave.
When you usually need this specialty
Common concerns that lead patients into Urgent Care
Fever, cold, and flu symptoms
Sprains, strains, and minor fractures
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Sore throat, strep, and ear infections
Cuts and lacerations requiring stitches
Pink eye and minor eye irritation
Skin rashes, bites, and allergic reactions
Childhood fever and minor illness
Cough, bronchitis, and sinus infections
Minor burns and wound care
Common care paths
How Urgent Care is organized on OpenDoc
Sick Visit (Basic)
Sick Visit (Basic) is a common urgent care entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
Sick Visit (Moderate Complexity)
Sick Visit (Moderate Complexity) is a common urgent care entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
Injury Evaluation
Injury Evaluation is a common urgent care entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
X-Ray (Single View)
X-Ray (Single View) is a common urgent care entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
X-Ray (Multi-View)
X-Ray (Multi-View) is a common urgent care entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
Laceration Repair (Simple, <5 cm)
Laceration Repair (Simple, <5 cm) is a procedure-oriented urgent care service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens.
Common services & estimated pricing
Review common visit types, transparent cash-pay estimates, and how the care path changes before you move into provider selection.
| Service | Type | Duration | Estimated price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sick Visit (Basic) Sick Visit (Basic) is a common urgent care entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 15–20 min | $75 – $175 |
| Sick Visit (Moderate Complexity) Sick Visit (Moderate Complexity) is a common urgent care entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 20–30 min | $125 – $250 |
| Injury Evaluation Injury Evaluation is a common urgent care entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 20–30 min | $125 – $275 |
| X-Ray (Single View) X-Ray (Single View) is a common urgent care entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Imaging | 10 min | $50 – $150 |
| X-Ray (Multi-View) X-Ray (Multi-View) is a common urgent care entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Imaging | 15 min | $75 – $250 |
| Laceration Repair (Simple, <5 cm) Laceration Repair (Simple, <5 cm) is a procedure-oriented urgent care service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens. | Procedure | 20–30 min | $150 – $350 |
| Laceration Repair (Complex, >5 cm) Laceration Repair (Complex, >5 cm) is a procedure-oriented urgent care service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens. | Procedure | 30–45 min | $250 – $600 |
| Rapid Strep Test Rapid Strep Test is a diagnostic urgent care service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made. | Testing | 10 min | $25 – $50 |
| Rapid Flu Test Rapid Flu Test is a diagnostic urgent care service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made. | Testing | 10 min | $25 – $50 |
| UTI Treatment (Visit + Urinalysis) UTI Treatment (Visit + Urinalysis) is a common urgent care entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 15–20 min | $100 – $200 |
| Tetanus Shot Tetanus Shot is a procedure-oriented urgent care service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens. | Procedure | 5 min | $50 – $100 |
| Sports Physical Sports Physical is a screening-focused urgent care service for earlier detection, monitoring, or preventive care planning. | Screening | 15–20 min | $50 – $100 |
| COVID/RSV/Flu Combination Test COVID/RSV/Flu Combination Test is a diagnostic urgent care service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made. | Testing | 15 min | $50 – $100 |
| Abscess Incision and Drainage Abscess Incision and Drainage is a procedure-oriented urgent care service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens. | Procedure | 20–30 min | $200 – $500 |
Pricing methodology: Pricing estimates are modeled from the current OpenDoc specialty taxonomy, visit archetypes, and transparent cash-pay assumptions. Posted provider pricing should be treated as the source of truth whenever it is available.
Last updated: April 8, 2026
Why subspecialty matters
Why OpenDoc separates these care paths instead of collapsing them
Focused training matters
Specialties often branch into narrower care paths. Seeing them clearly helps patients choose providers with training that actually matches the problem.
Prices match the care path
A sports medicine visit, a spine evaluation, and a tumor consult are not the same visit. OpenDoc keeps pricing attached to the path, not just the umbrella specialty.
Less guesswork before booking
Patients should understand the likely route before they see provider cards. That lowers false starts and makes the next step into provider search feel clearer.
Better provider fit
This page keeps specialty, subspecialty, common visit types, and price context aligned so users can move into provider selection with more confidence.
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