I am in US and between jobs. My health insurance expired last month. I've been sick for more than two weeks already and I am having some nasty symptoms that will very likely require gastroenterology related examination and tests. Ironically I am a vegetarian
I have heard that examinations of this sort can top $1000 dollars. How much does it cost for example to check you for appendicitis?

Is there a way that I can get a cheaper diagnosis somehow and pay no more than a few hundred bucks?

I just need a diagnosis to determine what is wrong with me and confirm whether I am for surgery or not. Is there a way to get this or is borrowing money the only way out of this?


I appreciate any advice!
Thank You