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Vocal Cord Repositioning For A Paralyzed Cord

Iowa 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 $5,370 · 10th–90th $1,622$13,4900%10%10th90th$5,370Professionalmedian $2,399 · 10th–90th $1,380$3,8900%10%10th90th$2,399$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$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
$1,621.81
Median
$5,248.07
Typical High
$10,964.78
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,096.48
Median
$1,905.46
Typical High
$4,897.79
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,621.81
Median
$7,413.10
Typical High
$16,218.10
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,949.84
Median
$2,630.27
Typical High
$3,890.45
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7,413.10
Median
$10,715.19
Typical High
$15,488.17