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Vocal Cord Growth Removal Under Magnification

Ohio 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?

$7,079

Typical facility fee. In Ohio, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $7,079 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $3,467 to $8,128.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $7,079 · 10th to 90th $1,175 to $12,023
$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$20.0Kfacility $7,079

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
$1,174.90
Median
$7,244.36
Typical High
$12,022.64
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,698.24
Median
$3,548.13
Typical High
$15,135.61
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$407.38
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$302.00
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$21,379.62
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,311.31
Median
$3,311.31
Typical High
$21,379.62
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,570.40
Median
$4,168.69
Typical High
$7,413.10

Where Ohio 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.

Ohio $7,079 · 12th 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.