Dangerous Build-up of Plaque & Common Causes. From their intense research the doctors determined that plaque accumulation or build-up on the interior lining of the arteries is a result of mechanical stress. The arteries are flexible and work very hard, opening and closing every single time the heart beats.
1 On average, X-rays cost $260-$460, varying by provider and geographic location, according to NewChoiceHealth.com. 2  Actual X-ray cost depends on the provider, the part of the body being X-rayed, and the number of views taken.
1 The average cost of a wrist X-ray is $190, according to NewChoiceHealth.com, but some radiology centers charge $1,000 or more. Non-surgical treatment for a common type of wrist fracture, an ulnar styloid fracture, costs an average of about $240, not counting the doctor fee, according to Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.