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Vocal Cord Repositioning For A Paralyzed Cord

California 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 $9,772 · 10th–90th $3,631$17,7830%10%10th90th$9,772Professionalmedian $1,288 · 10th–90th $933$2,6300%10%20%10th90th$1,288$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K

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
$3,630.78
Median
$8,317.64
Typical High
$23,442.29
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$7,943.28
Median
$7,943.28
Typical High
$10,471.29
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6,025.60
Median
$10,232.93
Typical High
$17,782.79
Blue Shield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$7,079.46
Typical High
$14,454.40
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,230.27
Median
$1,230.27
Typical High
$4,365.16
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$912.01
Median
$1,202.26
Typical High
$1,621.81
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$977.24
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$2,630.27
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$16,982.44
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,047.13
Median
$1,348.96
Typical High
$2,187.76
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6,456.54
Median
$11,748.98
Typical High
$25,118.86