What Is Urgent Care?

What Is Urgent Care?

Urgent care is a type of walk-in medical clinic for non-life-threatening problems that still need quick attention—faster than a regular doctor's visit but less critical than the emergency room.

Before going to urgent care, get a free, instant symptom check with Ubie Health to see if you actually need to go, or if your symptoms can be treated at home or by your primary care provider. This quick check can save you time, money, and an unnecessary trip.

What Urgent Care Treats

Typical reasons to visit urgent care include:

• Minor cuts and burns

• Sprains and minor fractures

• Sore throats and ear infections

• Mild allergic reactions without breathing problems

• Urinary tract infections

• Fever without severe symptoms

What Urgent Care Does Not Treat

Urgent care is not for life-threatening emergencies. Go to the ER if you have:

• Chest pain or pressure

• Severe breathing difficulty

• Stroke symptoms (slurred speech, facial drooping, weakness)

• Severe head or spinal injuries

• Heavy bleeding that won't stop

Check Before You Go—Get a Free, Instant Symptom Check with Ubie Health

The Ubie AI Symptom Checker:

1. Asks targeted questions—just like urgent care intake staff.

2. Analyzes over 1,200 conditions using doctor-approved guidelines.

3. Tells you instantly whether urgent care, the ER, your doctor, or home care is the safest option.

By checking first, you'll know if urgent care is truly necessary—or if there's a better next step.

Benefits of Urgent Care

• Convenient hours—often evenings and weekends

• Walk-in service—no appointment needed

• Lower cost than the ER for similar issues

• On-site diagnostics like X-rays and lab work

Cost of an Urgent Care Visit

• Average visit without insurance: $150–$200 before tests

• Additional charges for labs, X-rays, or medications

• Cost with insurance varies by plan and copay

Before paying urgent care prices, get a free, instant symptom check with Ubie Health—you may find your condition can be safely managed without a visit.

Try Ubie Before You Leave the House

Before deciding whether urgent care is the right choice, get a free, instant symptom check with Ubie Health—it's:

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