When should I go to the Emergency Room (ER)?

Emergency Room (ER)  ER Deductible & coinsurance applies

A Medical Emergency is an injury or illness that is acute and poses an immediate risk to a person's life or long-term health.  Please only go to the Emergency Room for life threatening illnesses or injuries.  The wait times at the Emergency Room can be exceptionally long and the cost of treatment is 3 to 5 times higher than going to a Doctor or Urgent Care. Some examples of medical emergencies that should be treated at the Emergency Room are:

• Chest pain accompanied by sweating, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, radiating pain that moves to the arm or neck, dizziness, or feeling that your heart is beating irregularly or too fast

• Choking

• Severe bleeding that does not stop after 15 minutes of direct pressure

• Fainting

• Broken or displaced bones

• Swallowing poison

• Burns

• Suddenly not being able to walk, speak, or move a portion of your body

• Shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing

Be sure to check your policy for In-Network Emergency Rooms (ER) locations. Questions about your policy? Contact VISIT® Insurance at 703-660-9062 or info@visitinsurance.com and we will be happy to review your policy details with you.