Pricing
What a visit costs without insurance
DOC MD shows one clear cash price before you book. Here is how it lines up with published figures for urgent care and the emergency room, with the source for every outside number.
Last updated October 29, 2026
DOC MD prices
First visit
$89
Video visit with a licensed clinician. No insurance needed.
Follow-up visit
$69
For care that continues after your first visit.
DOC MD places a temporary card authorization when you book. It is captured only if you are seen or the visit is approved as eligible. Otherwise the hold is released.
Side by side
| Care | Published figure | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| DOC MD video visit | $89 first visit, $69 follow-up | DOC MD's cash price, shown before you book. No insurance needed. |
| Urgent care, self-pay | $150 to $250 for the visit | BetterCare's published range for an uninsured urgent care visit, built from costs reported by its members. Tests, X-rays, and procedures cost extra.[1] |
| Urgent care, self-pay | $125 to $300, average $180 | Zocdoc's figure for an urgent care visit without insurance, which it attributes to GoodRx and Mira Health.[2] |
| Emergency room visit | $2,453 average total, $3,761 in the San Diego area | Average amount insurers and patients together paid per ER visit in 2019 claims from large employer health plans. This is not an uninsured bill. It covers the ER visit only, including facility and professional fees.[3] |
| Emergency room facility fee alone | $160.78 to $1,097.43 | Median cash price hospitals posted for the ER facility fee alone, from the least to the most intensive of five visit levels, in 2021 data from 1,621 hospitals. Doctor fees, tests, and imaging are billed on top.[4] |
Outside figures were read on October 29, 2026. They are not a price quote from any clinic or hospital.
How to read these numbers
- These are published estimates, not quotes. Real prices vary by clinic, city, and what care you need.
- The urgent care figures come from health information websites, not from a government survey.
- The ER figures are from older data and come from insured claims and posted hospital prices, not from bills paid by uninsured patients.
- A video visit cannot do everything an urgent care center or an ER can do. It cannot take an X-ray or treat a serious injury.
Costs that are not part of the visit price
- Prescriptions. If a clinician sends a prescription to your pharmacy, the pharmacy sets the price.
- Lab tests and imaging. If a clinician recommends a test, the lab or clinic bills for it.
- In-person care. If a clinician sends you to an urgent care center or an ER, those bills are separate.
More detail in How much does a telehealth visit cost without insurance.
Never skip emergency care because of cost
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for:
- Chest pain, trouble breathing, or signs of a stroke
- Severe injury, heavy bleeding, or a head injury with confusion
- A seizure, fainting, or any situation you believe is life-threatening
Frequently asked questions
- How much is a DOC MD video visit without insurance?
- A first visit is $89 and a follow-up visit is $69. The price is shown before you book, and you do not need insurance.
- Does the visit price include prescriptions or lab tests?
- No. A pharmacy sets the price of any medicine a clinician prescribes, and labs or in-person care are billed separately.
- Will I be charged if I am not seen?
- DOC MD places a temporary card authorization when you book. It is captured only if you are seen or the visit is approved as eligible. Otherwise the hold is released and you are not charged.
- Is a video visit a replacement for urgent care or the ER?
- No. A video visit suits many everyday problems, but it cannot replace an exam, an X-ray, or emergency treatment. If you think you are having an emergency, call 911.
Sources
- How Much Does Urgent Care Cost Without Insurance? (2026), BetterCare, published January 9, 2026. Read October 29, 2026.
- Is Urgent Care More Expensive Than Primary Care?, Zocdoc, published March 3, 2026. Read October 29, 2026.
- Emergency department visits exceed affordability threshold for many consumers with private insurance, Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker, published December 16, 2022. Read October 29, 2026.
- Hospital And Regional Characteristics Associated With Emergency Department Facility Fee Cash Pricing, Health Affairs, published July 2022. Read October 29, 2026.
This page is general price information, not medical advice. It does not diagnose or treat any condition and does not create a clinician-patient relationship.
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