Voice Box Examination With Tissue Sample

Wyoming rates for HCPCS 31536

An examination of the voice box carried out in the operating room with the patient asleep. A rigid scope is passed through the mouth to hold the throat open and give a direct view of the vocal cords, and a small piece of tissue is taken from an abnormal area for testing. The laboratory examination of the sample is charged separately.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $7,586 · 10th to 90th $2,630 to $10,965

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
United Setting Facility Modifier Global Typical Low $2,630.27 Median $7,585.78 Typical High $10,964.78	Facility	Global	$2,630.27	$7,585.78	$10,964.78