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Some injuries and illnesses that often require urgent care but not emergency care include anything that should be assessed and treated by a medical professional to prevent the condition from worsening or when symptoms should be alleviated quickly for the comfort of the patient. Examples of injuries that are commonly treated at urgent care clinics include sprains, strains, minor burns or cuts, and minor concussions. Some examples of illnesses that are commonly treated at urgent care clinics include colds, flu, infections, bronchitis, and more. Many patients will choose to visit an urgent care clinic if they are suffering from mild but uncomfortable symptoms such as a rash, fever, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, or possible allergic reactions. Any of these conditions can warrant a trip to an urgent care clinic if symptoms are worsening or causing high levels of discomfort and cannot wait until the primary care physician is available for an appointment.

Most urgent care clinics are also walk-in clinics, offering access to health care very quickly without needing to schedule an appointment in advance to help reduce the strain placed on emergency rooms by taking in the less severe medical cases. That being said many urgent care clinics, such as GetWell Urgent Care, do allow patients to schedule appointments, making it a bit more convenient for those who want a designated time for which they are able just to go to the clinic and receive care without having to wait until a health care professional is available to see them. While urgent care clinics offer a much shorter wait time than most emergency rooms, for cases where immediate care is less important, appointments are recommended to ensure that there will be someone on staff available to meet you quickly.

The most common cause of urgent care visits is respiratory illnesses as that can encompass a variety of symptoms and illnesses that can quickly cause a great deal of discomfort or can be indicative of a bigger concern if treatment is not accessed fairly early. Respiratory illnesses include the common cold, bronchitis, sore throats, the flu, and sinus infections, and children are most likely going to be the patients visiting urgent care clinics for this treatment. Other common causes for urgent care visits include:

● Urinary tract infections
● Ear infections
● Pink eye
● Skin infections
● Strains or sprains in the ankles, knees, feet, and toes
● Allergic reactions
● Abdominal pain
● Sexually transmitted diseases

The total cost of a trip to an urgent care clinic can be difficult to estimate as it depends heavily on the scope of treatment that is required. A quick check-up will likely be closer to cost $80 to $100, whereas treatments including testing (such as with strep-throat or Covid-19), or more complex testing that requires imaging such as an x-ray or ultrasound, if you require stitches, medications, or if your treatment requires longer or more complex care, the appointment will likely end up costing closer to $300 to $500. Most urgent care clinics will be able to accept insurance coverage from all major insurance providers, and most insurance providers can offer at least partial coverage of the common treatments offered by urgent care clinics. It is always recommended that you familiarize yourself with what your insurance provider is able to cover to have a more accurate estimate of total costs for unplanned urgent care visits, and you are welcome to call our team at GetWell Urgent Care for more accurate cost estimates for treatments. For more information, contact us today or schedule an appointment online. Visit our clinic conveniently located at 3090 M Street, Suite 9 Merced, CA 95348. We serve patients from Merced CA, Atwater CA, The Grove CA, Bear Creek CA, Planada CA, and Athlone CA.