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Vocal Cord Growth Removal Under Magnification

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 31545

Uses a rigid scope passed through the mouth into the voice box, with a microscope or telescope for magnification, to lift the lining of the vocal cord and remove a growth from beneath it while sparing the surface. The area is then repaired so the cord can vibrate normally again. It is done under general anesthetic, usually for a hoarse or weak voice.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Vocal Cord Growth Removal Under Magnification cost?

$4,074

Typical facility fee. In Washington, DC, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $4,074 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $1,413 to $6,310.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 3 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $4,074 · 10th to 90th $933 to $7,762Professionalmedian $331 · 10th to 90th $316 to $813
$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$20.0Kfacility $4,074professional $331

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
$426.58
Median
$4,073.80
Typical High
$6,918.31
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$812.83
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,344.23
Median
$10,000.00
Typical High
$26,302.68

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 27.5 times more in Indiana than in North Dakota. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Washington, DC $4,074 · 25th of 50
IN $10,233ND $372

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.