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Vocal Cord Repositioning For A Paralyzed Cord

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 31591

Moves a paralyzed vocal cord inwards so it can meet its partner when the person speaks. Working through a small opening in the neck, the surgeon places a shaped implant or shim against the cord to hold it in the new position. It is done on one side, for a weak, breathy voice or choking on liquids caused by a cord that no longer moves.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $6,457 · 10th–90th $1,514$15,1360%5%10%10th90th$6,457Professionalmedian $1,622 · 10th–90th $1,047$3,8900%10%10th90th$1,622$10.0$100.0$1.0K$10.0K$100.0K$1.0M

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$4,897.79
Typical High
$12,589.25
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$5,128.61
Median
$6,025.60
Typical High
$17,378.01
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,311.31
Median
$8,709.64
Typical High
$17,782.79
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$3,388.44
Typical High
$9,120.11
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,344.23
Median
$6,918.31
Typical High
$15,848.93