Surgical plating or pinning of a broken leg, with follow-up X-rays.
Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about $40–$85/month for a young dog.
| City | Typical range | Index |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco CA | $3,570–$8,330 | |
| New York NY | $3,440–$8,035 | |
| San Jose CA | $3,315–$7,735 | |
| Los Angeles CA | $3,190–$7,440 | |
| Boston MA | $3,190–$7,440 | |
| Washington, DC DC | $3,190–$7,440 | |
| San Diego CA | $3,060–$7,140 | |
| Seattle WA | $3,060–$7,140 | |
| Chicago IL | $2,805–$6,545 | |
| Miami FL | $2,805–$6,545 | |
| Portland OR | $2,805–$6,545 | |
| Denver CO | $2,755–$6,425 | |
| Philadelphia PA | $2,680–$6,250 | |
| Austin TX | $2,600–$6,070 | |
| Minneapolis MN | $2,600–$6,070 | |
| Atlanta GA | $2,550–$5,950 | |
| Las Vegas NV | $2,500–$5,830 | |
| Dallas TX | $2,475–$5,770 | |
| Houston TX | $2,420–$5,650 | |
| Phoenix AZ | $2,420–$5,650 | |
| Nashville TN | $2,420–$5,650 | |
| Charlotte NC | $2,370–$5,535 | |
| Detroit MI | $2,295–$5,355 | |
| Columbus OH | $2,295–$5,355 | |
| San Antonio TX | $2,245–$5,235 |
Nationally $2,550–$5,950 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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