ER, urgent care, telehealth, or your doctor?
Answer a few questions and get pointed at the right door — the one that treats the problem without the surprise bill.
QUESTION 1 OF 5
Is any of this happening right now?
- Chest pain or pressure
- Trouble breathing
- Stroke signs: face drooping, arm weakness, slurred speech, sudden severe headache
- Passed out or hard to wake
- Throat swelling / severe allergic reaction
- Heavy bleeding that won't stop
- Major injury: car crash, bad fall, serious head injury
- Thoughts of suicide or harming someone
// ROUGH COST OF EACH DOOR (UNINSURED)
| OPTION | TYPICAL COST | WAIT |
|---|---|---|
| Telehealth | $40–90 | Minutes to same day |
| Your doctor | $100–300 | Days to weeks |
| Urgent care | $100–500 | Walk-in, 30 min–2 hrs |
| ER | $1,000–30,000+ | Immediate for emergencies; hours otherwise |
This is a sorting tool, not a diagnosis. When in doubt, go in — or call 911. If a big bill follows, see what to do about a huge medical bill.
// SEND THIS TO SOMEONE WHO NEEDS IT
“Answer a few questions and get pointed at the right door — the one that treats the problem without the surprise bill.”