Anyone Has Their Cats Tail Removed?

Just wondering on the costs?

One of my cats has a few mm of bones popping out, brought him to the Vet and went through options.

Basically $1500-2000, this is a Vet hospital and not my local Vet.

I paid for anti-inflammatory, pain killers and a clean up $240. She told me what to look out for, it doesn't look infected and he may recover fine.
She gave me options, didn't really push me towards any. I don't really like that, I prefer a Vet to really know what to do and what's best for my Cat but I think it comes down to money.

You can do x-rays $900, but I'm going to email my 2 local Vets for quotes on the surgery incase I notice anything.

He's not in pain, doesn't seem concerned by it or paying anymore attention than usual. However, will follow up with another Vet visit to my local next week to get a 2nd opinion.

I just think $2000 seems excessive to cut his tail off! I know their Vet is an emergency Vet Clinic and very expensive, but I could only find a Whirlpool post complaining about paying $450.

Thank you