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Vocal Cord Repositioning For A Paralyzed Cord

Colorado 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.

Facilitymedian $7,413 · 10th–90th $2,089$18,1970%5%10%10th90th$7,413Professionalmedian $1,445 · 10th–90th $1,445$5,7540%20%40%90th$1,445$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$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. Small sample — interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,318.26
Median
$5,370.32
Typical High
$10,715.19
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6,025.60
Median
$11,481.54
Typical High
$23,988.33
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,445.44
Median
$1,445.44
Typical High
$5,754.40
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7,762.47
Median
$11,748.98
Typical High
$18,620.87