Urgent Care RCM is the financial process that manages every stage of a patient visit — from registration and insurance verification to coding, claim submission, payment posting, and collections — specifically designed for the fast-paced workflow of urgent care centers. Unlike traditional medical practices, urgent care clinics operate on a walk-in model with high patient volume and same-day treatment. Because of this, billing processes must be faster, more accurate, and highly efficient to ensure steady cash flow and minimize revenue loss. In an urgent care setting, patients arrive without appointments, which means eligibility verification, copay collection, and documentation must be completed quickly at the front desk. Staff must confirm insurance coverage in real time and collect point-of-service payments to prevent bad debt. After treatment, accurate coding becomes critical because urgent care centers provide a wide range of services such as minor procedures, diagnostic tests, injections, X-rays, wound care, and after-hours visits. Proper use of CPT and ICD codes ensures claims are processed correctly and reimbursements are not delayed.