Oncology consult, staging and a course of chemotherapy for lymphoma or similar.
Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about $40–$85/month for a young dog.
| City | Typical range | Index |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco CA | $5,950–$17,850 | |
| New York NY | $5,740–$17,210 | |
| San Jose CA | $5,525–$16,575 | |
| Los Angeles CA | $5,310–$15,940 | |
| Boston MA | $5,310–$15,940 | |
| Washington, DC DC | $5,310–$15,940 | |
| San Diego CA | $5,100–$15,300 | |
| Seattle WA | $5,100–$15,300 | |
| Chicago IL | $4,675–$14,025 | |
| Miami FL | $4,675–$14,025 | |
| Portland OR | $4,675–$14,025 | |
| Denver CO | $4,590–$13,770 | |
| Philadelphia PA | $4,460–$13,390 | |
| Austin TX | $4,335–$13,005 | |
| Minneapolis MN | $4,335–$13,005 | |
| Atlanta GA | $4,250–$12,750 | |
| Las Vegas NV | $4,165–$12,495 | |
| Dallas TX | $4,120–$12,370 | |
| Houston TX | $4,040–$12,110 | |
| Phoenix AZ | $4,040–$12,110 | |
| Nashville TN | $4,040–$12,110 | |
| Charlotte NC | $3,950–$11,860 | |
| Detroit MI | $3,825–$11,475 | |
| Columbus OH | $3,825–$11,475 | |
| San Antonio TX | $3,740–$11,220 |
Nationally $4,250–$12,750 in 2026. San Francisco is the most expensive city we track; San Antonio the least.
Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.
Yes, on most accident-and-illness plans after the deductible.
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