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(8,155 posts) Tue Sep 3, 2013, 12:30 AM Sep 2013

How much does a wrist x-ray cost without insurance? [View all]

I was in a motorcycle accident today and I'm nearly certain I broke my wrist. However, I don't have health insurance.

I was wondering if someone could give me a ballpark estimate before I get it looked at.

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How much does a wrist x-ray cost without insurance? [View all] Gravitycollapse Sep 2013 OP

$500 or so, but you'd need to go through the ER. joshcryer Sep 2013 #1

Will they just bill it to me? Or do I have to pay up front? Gravitycollapse Sep 2013 #2

They can't refuse to treat you. joshcryer Sep 2013 #5

Correct. Safetykitten Sep 2013 #6

I'm going to try and get into my doctor tomorrow. Gravitycollapse Sep 2013 #7

Take it easy, check my edit, too. joshcryer Sep 2013 #8

Wow, that's crazy Art_from_Ark Sep 2013 #27

wow! shaylah2012 Jun 2014 #40

I don't live there anymore, but I occasionally go back Art_from_Ark Jun 2014 #41

In Phoenix? About 3 grand when all is said and done. Safetykitten Sep 2013 #3

It is so late...you should just go to the emergency room.. VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #4

I'm currently in a cast for a broken wrist. SharonAnn Sep 2013 #26

Exactly....you don't know how important a wrist is until you lose the use of one... VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #30

If you have an urgent care center in your area, they can treat simple fractures. pnwmom Sep 2013 #9

It would be cheaper to go to a walk-in clinic than the ER. grasswire Sep 2013 #10

No, in fact I only have liability on the motorcycle. Gravitycollapse Sep 2013 #11

Damn, that sucks! joshcryer Sep 2013 #12

This is what it looked like... Gravitycollapse Sep 2013 #13

:( joshcryer Sep 2013 #17

NEGOTIATE, NEGOTIATE, NEGOTIATE. Nye Bevan Sep 2013 #14

He will need the cash or credit card at time of service then. They will not bill. Safetykitten Sep 2013 #15

That is NOT why you go to the Emergency room. alittlelark Sep 2013 #18

Great advice. I also know someone who tried to negotiate after the fact. pnwmom Sep 2013 #34

Everything is negotiable Trekologer Sep 2013 #38

There is usually not one simple answer to that question. SheilaT Sep 2013 #16

Call around, prices differ newfie11 Sep 2013 #19

Call one of these places. rug Sep 2013 #20

why is this a question in this country?..it's absurd we build carriers and can't treat our citizens Demonaut Sep 2013 #21

I have been saying this for years gopiscrap Sep 2013 #23

Even Mexico has nationalized health care for all newfie11 Sep 2013 #32

I had one once at a Dr.'s office for 210.00 gopiscrap Sep 2013 #22

The cost doesn't matter, just make sure to have it checked out quinnox Sep 2013 #24

Unfortunately it depends on the hospital Hekate Sep 2013 #25

It depends on how serious of a break it is... cynatnite Sep 2013 #28

If you've got urgent care centers in your area, go there first thing tomorrow morning Warpy Sep 2013 #29

Depends on your area Sgent Sep 2013 #31

It's what comes after the x-ray that cost money. You'll need a cast B Calm Sep 2013 #33

You may also get a bill from the doctor who interprets it. AngryOldDem Sep 2013 #35

You'll need more than one X-ray rightsideout Sep 2013 #36

About $200 in an outpatient clinic cash Yo_Mama Sep 2013 #37

The free clinic in my area... NCTraveler Sep 2013 #39