The whole visit: the surgeon’s consult, X-rays, blood work, anesthesia, the surgery, a night in hospital and pain medication.
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Which surgery your dog has decides most of the bill. Removing the ball of the hip joint costs far less than a full hip replacement.
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Free · your details stay private · no obligationYes — most modern comprehensive plans cover hip surgery, including hip dysplasia (FHO, THR). Watch for special orthopedic waiting periods and bilateral-condition clauses: a bad left hip can exclude the right one later. Hip dysplasia is hereditary and often shows early — any pre-enrollment limp, X-ray note, or "loose hips" comment can make BOTH hips a pre-existing exclusion.
FHO ($1,500–$3,500) removes the ball of the hip joint — a simpler surgery performed by most orthopedic surgeons. Total hip replacement ($3,500–$7,000+) replaces the joint with a prosthetic — a specialist procedure with higher implant costs ($1,500–$2,500 for the prosthetic alone). THR has higher upfront cost but potentially better long-term outcomes for larger dogs.
Most comprehensive plans cover hip surgery at 70–90% after deductible — if the condition was not pre-existing. Critical: most policies have a 6–12 month orthopedic-specific waiting period. Hip dysplasia diagnosed before enrollment is excluded. A single hip surgery claim ($3,000–$7,000) can pay for years of insurance premiums. Early enrollment is essential for hip-prone breeds (German Shepherds, Labs, Golden Retrievers).
A hip surgery bill typically includes: orthopedic consultation ($75–$200), pre-op X-rays ($150–$400), pre-op blood work ($75–$200), general anesthesia ($300–$600), the surgical procedure + implants ($1,500–$5,000+), post-op X-rays ($100–$200), overnight hospitalization ($200–$600), pain medications ($50–$150), and 2–3 follow-up visits with X-rays.
If both hips need surgery, the second hip is typically done 3–6 months after the first. Expect to pay 80–100% of the first surgery's cost for the second. Total for both hips: $3,000–$7,000 for bilateral FHO, $7,000–$14,000+ for bilateral THR. Some surgeons offer a modest discount on the second hip.
TPO (triple pelvic osteotomy) — and the related DPO — is a different hip operation from FHO or a total hip replacement. Published specialist pricing generally puts it around $2,000–$5,000 per hip, and more when both hips are done. The quote usually includes the pre-surgery X-rays, anesthesia, the bone plate, the hospital stay and the follow-up X-rays, but ask your clinic exactly what is in it. Our hip surgery bills above show what owners actually paid for hip procedures overall; ask your veterinarian which procedure applies to your dog.
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