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Vocal Cord Repositioning For A Paralyzed Cord

Georgia 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 $5,129 · 10th–90th $1,514$9,7720%5%10%10th90th$5,129Professionalmedian $1,230 · 10th–90th $1,023$5,7540%20%10th90th$1,230$1.0K$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
$2,570.40
Median
$5,370.32
Typical High
$9,549.93
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,479.11
Median
$4,365.16
Typical High
$10,000.00
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,715.35
Median
$3,715.35
Typical High
$3,715.35
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,023.29
Median
$1,230.27
Typical High
$5,754.40
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,288.25
Median
$6,309.57
Typical High
$12,022.64