Archview ER & Hospital is always open, even on holidays, 24/7, 365 days of the year.
Archview ER & Hospital treats the full range of medical emergencies. As a full-service ER We can diagnose and treat everything from a rashes to a heart attack. We also treat physical trauma and injuries from accidents including industrial accidents and automobile accidents.
Archview ER & Hospital treats patients of all ages, from newborn infants through to elderly adults. We pride ourselves on being “child friendly” and even have a special exam room designed to help put our younger patients at ease.
There is no need to make an appointment with Archview ER & Hospital. If you think you might be having a medical emergency we encourage you to come in immediately. Archview ER & Hospital can also help if you are sick or injured but are new to the area, are visiting from out of town, or simply cannot get in to see your regular doctor.
It depends entirely on your condition, and all patients are entitled to a Medical Screening Exam (MSE). Please visit our insurance page for more details.
Archview ER & Hospital is open 24/7 whereas by contrast an urgent care clinic will typically only be open 8-12 hours a day. Emergency rooms like Archview ER & Hospital are also equipped with advanced, radiology equipment and lab testing capabilities. By contrast urgent care clinics usually have more limited laboratory and radiology testing. Another important difference between the two is that Archview ER & Hospital is staffed by board-certified emergency room physicians and ER-trained Registered Nurses. Whereas, urgent care clinics may only be staffed by Physician’s Assistants or Nurse Practitioners.
As a standalone emergency center, Archview ER & Hospital features much shorter wait times than typical hospital-based emergency rooms. Archview ER & Hospital doesn’t take patients from 911 ambulance services, therefore minimizing patient volume. Archview ER & Hospital’s board-certified ER physicians and experienced Registered Nurses are able to see you more promptly and efficiently, helping you get better and back in the comfort of your home sooner.
Archview ER & Hospital has inpatient capabilities for patients needing extended care. However, if required, we can transfer you to your chosen hospital, or the one your primary care physician/medical specialists prefer, for a higher level of care, such as surgery or specialty care. Our staff can initiate the transfer so that you go directly to an inpatient room and bypass the hospital’s emergency department.
Yes, our diagnostic lab is both CLIA and COLA certified. We can perform the majority of tests that hospital-based ERs perform. These tests are processed onsite, so we can get the results to you quickly.
Yes, our Radiology Department is equipped with modern medical equipment including an X-ray , CT scanner, MRI and bedside Ultrasound equipment. Patients are given written radiology reports along with CDs so that they can follow up with primary care physicians or specialists if needed.
According to Missouri guidelines, all insurance carriers must pay in-network benefits for any member seeking emergency medical treatment at an ER. Missouri law requires the insurance carrier to pay for your emergency care, regardless of whether the emergency room is “in network” or “out of network.” The state of Missouri empowers you to use the “prudent layperson standard” when considering what constitutes an emergency.
Yes, Archview ER & Hospital prioritizes patients’ emergency medical needs. After a Medical Screening Exam (MSE), if our certified emergency physician deems you “non-emergent” and you do not have health insurance, you can choose a cash-pay plan to pay for your visit.
You will be asked to pay your emergency room copay at the end of your visit.
Your ER visit will be processed by Nutex Health, and sent to your insurance company.
Archview ER & Hospital accepts cash payments, checks, or major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard and Discover.
To learn more, visit our Billing & Insurance page.
State law requires patients to be reimbursed for emergency room visits by their insurance carrier. If your insurance company refuses payment for your emergency room visit, you can file a grievance with the Missouri Department of Insurance. To learn more about the Missouri Department of Insurance, visit their website here.
You can also contact our Billing Department at 713-357-2535.