Birth control implant insertion cost in Valdez, AK — inpatient
In Valdez, AK, 1 hospital lists a cash price for insertion of a drug-delivery implant, such as the arm birth control implant as an inpatient: from $202.80 to $202.80, with a median of $202.80. Across Alaska, the median is $309.27 at 4 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 11981, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Valdez Valdez, AK HC PR 11981 INSJ NON-BIODEGRADABLE DRUG DELIVERY IMPLANT CDM | $202.80 | $260.00 | — | 22% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $202.80, median $202.80, highest $202.80.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $202.80 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This is insertion of a small rod-shaped implant under the skin that slowly releases medicine; the most common use is the contraceptive implant placed in the upper arm. It is done in an office with local numbing.
What the price covers
The price covers inserting the implant. The implant itself and the office visit are usually billed separately.