ER, Urgent Care, or Wait? See where to go and your expected cost
CareRoute tells you where to go, what it'll cost and after visit - audits bill for savings.
Free for reasonable personal use
The Healthcare Maze vs. Clear Answers
When You're Sick, You Wonder...
"Is this serious enough for the ER?"
"Who's open right now that takes my insurance?"
"How much will this actually cost me?"
"Will I get surprise bills later?"
"This bill seems high - can it be lowered?"
CareRoute Gives You Answers
Know if it's ER, urgent care, or wait—in 3 min
Avoid unnecessary ER visits (save money)
Only shows in-network providers near you
See your expected cost before you go
Reduce bills through bill error detection
Make the Right Care Call (and Save)
Fast, safe guidance with transparent costs
Treatment Preview
Expected treatment with an itemized cost estimate
Best Providers
Top-rated, in‑network options near you
Price Shield
Audit your bill for errors after it arrives
See How It Works
Your Symptoms
Fever + Sore Throat
Recommendation:
Visit urgent care within 24 hours for possible strep throat treatment.
✓ Not emergency • ✓ Same-day care
Saves you money vs ERCityMD Urgent Care
Stop guessing, start saving. Get answers in 3 minutes.
Already Got a Bill? Let's Lower it
CareRoute scans for the financial assistance, common billing errors and other savings opportunities. Most users report 30% or more savings.
Reduce my bill nowFrequently Asked Questions
How does CareRoute help with healthcare decisions?
CareRoute provides a 3-minute assessment that tells you exactly where to go for care (ER, urgent care, or wait for your doctor), what to expect, and how much it will cost with your insurance. Our formal evaluation demonstrated 100% emergency safety on benchmark clinical vignettes.
How much does the CareRoute app cost?
CareRoute is free for reasonable personal use. Extended use is available with a monthly subscription.
Can CareRoute really help reduce my medical bills?
Yes. CareRoute finds the billing errors present in 80% of medical bills, checks charity care eligibility, and generates appeal letters that work. Many users significantly reduce bills; results vary.
Is CareRoute only for US users?
While insurance cost estimates and medical bill reduction features are US-specific, CareRoute's healthcare decision guidance helps users worldwide determine the right level of care for their symptoms.
Know where to go. Pay less.
CareRoute gives you a 3‑minute, safety-tested assessment (ER, urgent care, or wait), transparent cost estimates, and proven bill‑lowering tools—so you get the right care without overspending.