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Vocal Cord Repositioning For A Paralyzed Cord

Arizona 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 $4,786 · 10th–90th $2,042$8,5110%10%10th90th$4,786$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K

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
$2,187.76
Median
$4,786.30
Typical High
$8,709.64
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$5,128.61
Median
$5,128.61
Typical High
$5,128.61
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$977.24
Median
$3,890.45
Typical High
$7,413.10
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,370.32
Median
$5,370.32
Typical High
$5,370.32
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,148.15
Median
$1,995.26
Typical High
$8,128.31
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,168.69
Median
$5,495.41
Typical High
$8,709.64