Digital radiographs, usually two views, with sedation billed separately if needed.
Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about $40–$85/month for a young dog.
| City | Typical range | Index |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco CA | $240–$595 | |
| New York NY | $230–$575 | |
| San Jose CA | $220–$550 | |
| Los Angeles CA | $210–$530 | |
| Boston MA | $210–$530 | |
| Washington, DC DC | $210–$530 | |
| San Diego CA | $205–$510 | |
| Seattle WA | $205–$510 | |
| Chicago IL | $185–$470 | |
| Miami FL | $185–$470 | |
| Portland OR | $185–$470 | |
| Denver CO | $185–$460 | |
| Philadelphia PA | $180–$445 | |
| Austin TX | $175–$435 | |
| Minneapolis MN | $175–$435 | |
| Atlanta GA | $170–$425 | |
| Las Vegas NV | $165–$415 | |
| Dallas TX | $165–$410 | |
| Houston TX | $160–$405 | |
| Phoenix AZ | $160–$405 | |
| Nashville TN | $160–$405 | |
| Charlotte NC | $160–$395 | |
| Detroit MI | $155–$380 | |
| Columbus OH | $155–$380 | |
| San Antonio TX | $150–$375 |
Nationally $170–$425 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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