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.
Additional costs: Depending on the results of the X-ray, the doctor might order additional tests, which could include an MRI, or a CT scan, which could cost $1,000 -$3,000 or more, or other tests.