Pediatric Urgent Care Cost in Charlotte NC

A visit to a pediatric urgent care clinic will often cost somewhere between $100-$150, depending on what is required for treatment. This cost does not include any possibly necessary vaccinations, lab testing, or x-rays. Urgent care clinics are considered the much more affordable option over a trip to the emergency room. It is important to keep in mind that the costs without insurance can vary greatly depending on all that is required for each visit. Most insurance companies will also only offer partial coverage as well, so it could be useful to make sure that you are well-versed in your total insurance coverage and financial options to know what to expect for medical costs in case an urgent medical situation ever arises.

An urgent care clinic differs from your typical primary care physician’s office and an emergency room. It acts as a bridge between the two, offering more convenient hours for any unplanned or pressing medical concerns that require attention sooner than your normal primary care physician can offer, but is not meant for potentially dire circumstances for which an emergency room would be necessary. An urgent care clinic is intended for non-life-threatening situations such as the flu, RSV, persisting cold-like symptoms, minor cuts, or any other minor injuries. You may decide that it is time to take your child to an urgent care clinic if your primary care physician is unable to offer a same-day appointment to have any symptoms that are not threatening to the life or limbs of your child. Some indicators in your child’s health that it may be time to visit an urgent care clinic include if they are displaying flu or cold-like symptoms alongside a fever if they have had a significant change in mental status if they have developed an ear infection or upper respiratory infection, or a sore throat.

It is very common for children to come down with different illnesses that could lead to a fever since they are typically near many other children daily, but it can be tricky to decide when a fever is something to be of concern. It is recommended that you seek medical attention for your child that has a fever if they are under 3 months of age if they are struggling to breathe properly if they continue to be lethargic and not themselves even after medication is provided if they are very dehydrated if they are experiencing other sores or aches anywhere on their body, and if they have a rash that appears like a bruise on their body. Most fevers during infection are normal and while they should be closely monitored, are rarely of significant concern.

Eastway Medical Clinic can accept the majority of major insurances including the five North Carolina health plans, as well as many others, so it is worth calling our office to see if we can accept your specific insurance coverage to double check. However, we realize that not all of our patients can visit us with accepted insurance or any insurance at all, which is why we offer many different discounts and promotional offers for anyone choosing to go the self-pay route. If you have any questions regarding your insurance coverage or what our self-pay options may look like, please call our office today to learn more.

Dr. Joseph Okoye MD and Dr. Sylvia Okoye, MD, at Eastway Medical Clinic would be delighted to assist you with your child’s diseases, injuries, and medical problems. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 1220 Eastway Drive Charlotte, NC 28205. We serve patients from Charlotte NC, Harrisburg NC, Concord NC, Mint Hill NC, Matthews NC, Belmont NC, Pineville NC, Kannapolis NC, Monroe NC, Gastonia, NC, and Mt Holly NC.