I visited the Minute Clinic (2994 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC 27518) for a Strep throat diagnosis in Dec 2024. MinuteClinic calls them transparent and share prices upfront. Based on the pricing on their monitor display, it can be between $99-$139. I was shocked to see the Minute Clinic billed my insurance $151.96 for the visit with the Nurse Practitioner and $59.65 for the Strep throat test. The health insurance discounted price brought the bill down to $110.32 for visit and $41.26 for strep throat test. Still I am being asked to pay $151.58. They just send you a link to pay with no invoice ID or anything. I have been to Minuteclinic before but there is no way I can track what I paid for those visits. I called MinuteClinic support to understand their billing. They put me on hold for an hour while they looked around for an explanation. Then they came back saying the site was still in the process of being updated.
I searched for more information online and found a link for strep throat testing from 2994 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC 27518. It has pricing for "Strep & Sore Throat Treatment at MinuteClinic typically costs $99-$139" ( https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/clinic-locator/nc/cary/specialty/sore-throat-treatment-7039.html) That clearly says price to be $99-$139.
They are neither transparent nor have low price services. Phone support has long wait and can't address any questions. The nurse practitioner who saw me asked my weight and height instead of taking it. I was told MinuteClinic support primary care. How can they do that if they want to fill in numbers by asking the patient. Also, if they cannot diagnose something, they'll recommend you to the doctor. You'll end up paying twice. In case you have to go, ask for pricing upfront and bill for the visit. At least you know what they'll be billing your insurance. read more