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Vocal Cord Growth Removal Under Magnification

Illinois 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?

$2,344

Typical facility fee. In Illinois, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $2,344 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $832 to $5,129.

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 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $3,162 · 10th to 90th $676 to $8,913Professionalmedian $617 · 10th to 90th $355 to $2,344
$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0Kfacility $3,162professional $617

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. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$630.96
Median
$2,454.71
Typical High
$8,912.51
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$8,709.64
Median
$8,709.64
Typical High
$8,709.64
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,398.83
Median
$5,370.32
Typical High
$7,585.78
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$354.81
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$2,344.23
Hally Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,778.28
Median
$3,388.44
Typical High
$7,585.78

Where Illinois 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.

Illinois $2,344 · 41st 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.