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Removal of an Object From the Voice Box

Wisconsin rates for HCPCS 31530

A rigid scope is passed through the mouth into the voice box so the surgeon can see a lodged object directly, grasp it, and take it out. It is done under general anesthesia in an operating room, since the airway must be controlled while the object is retrieved. Objects that reach this point can partly block breathing or cause hoarseness, choking, and coughing.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $4,677 · 10th–90th $2,754$7,5860%10%10th90th$4,677Professionalmedian $437 · 10th–90th $275$6310%20%10th90th$437$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$14,454.40
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,311.31
Median
$4,897.79
Typical High
$7,585.78
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$954.99
DeanCare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$3,090.30
Typical High
$5,370.32
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$3,548.13
Typical High
$6,165.95
Network Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$3,890.45
Typical High
$4,570.88
Prevea360
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$436.52
Quartz
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$630.96
Quartz
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,311.31
Median
$4,786.30
Typical High
$4,786.30
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$478.63
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$478.63
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,951.21
Median
$3,630.78
Typical High
$6,025.60