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Voice Box Growth Removal by Direct Scope

Rhode Island rates for HCPCS 31540

Passes a rigid scope through the mouth into the voice box while the patient is asleep, and removes a growth from the vocal cords or the epiglottis, or strips away an abnormal surface layer from the cords. It is used for hoarseness caused by polyps, nodules, thickened lining or other growths, and the tissue removed is examined in the laboratory.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $3,715 · 10th to 90th $2,570 to $8,318
$2K$5K$10Kfacility $3,715

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
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,398.83
Median
$3,235.94
Typical High
$3,981.07
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,570.40
Median
$4,677.35
Typical High
$8,317.64