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Vocal Cord Growth Removal Under Magnification

Virginia 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?

$3,631

Typical facility fee. In Virginia, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $3,631 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $513 to $7,079.

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 $3,631 · 10th to 90th $407 to $9,772Professionalmedian $398 · 10th to 90th $295 to $832
$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0Kfacility $3,631professional $398

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
$501.19
Median
$4,677.35
Typical High
$9,772.37
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,888.44
Median
$6,760.83
Typical High
$7,413.10
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$295.12
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$912.01
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$831.76
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$741.31
Sentara
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$8,709.64
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,801.89
Median
$6,606.93
Typical High
$13,489.63

Where Virginia 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.

Virginia $3,631 · 32nd 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.