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Vocal Cord Repositioning For A Paralyzed Cord

Idaho 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 October 2026.

How much does Vocal Cord Repositioning For A Paralyzed Cord cost?

$5,752

Typical total for the visit. In Idaho, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $5,752 for this procedure. That total is two separate charges: $1,950 to the doctor who performs it, and $3,802 to the hospital or surgery center where it takes place. Done somewhere without a facility charge, you pay only the first.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 9 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

What's inside this number

Part of the billTypicalRange
Physician feeThe doctor who performs it$1,950$1,549 to $2,188
Facility feeThe hospital or surgery center$3,802$2,692 to $8,710

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $3,802 · 10th to 90th $1,950 to $15,136Professionalmedian $1,950 · 10th to 90th $1,202 to $2,692
$50$200$1K$5K$20Kfacility $3,802professional $1,950

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3,388.44
Median
$4,466.84
Typical High
$8,709.64
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,174.90
Median
$2,691.53
Typical High
$2,691.53
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$4,073.80
Median
$6,165.95
Typical High
$17,782.79
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,778.28
Median
$2,089.30
Typical High
$2,187.76
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3,311.31
Median
$3,715.35
Typical High
$5,011.87
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,348.96
Median
$1,621.81
Typical High
$1,819.70
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,548.82
Median
$3,890.45
Typical High
$10,232.93
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,548.82
Median
$2,137.96
Typical High
$2,691.53
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$30.20
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,584.89
Median
$1,949.84
Typical High
$1,949.84
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,949.84
Median
$1,949.84
Typical High
$2,344.23
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$9,772.37
Median
$14,125.38
Typical High
$19,054.61
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,819.70
Median
$2,187.76
Typical High
$2,290.87
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$933.25
Median
$933.25
Typical High
$954.99
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$933.25
Median
$933.25
Typical High
$1,412.54
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,698.24
Median
$2,238.72
Typical High
$3,388.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,122.02
Median
$1,479.11
Typical High
$2,290.87
23 more rates with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$1,348.96
Typical High
$1,348.96
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$537.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$912.01
Median
$1,995.26
Typical High
$1,995.26
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$407.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$269.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$851.14
Median
$1,862.09
Typical High
$1,862.09
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$6,165.95
Median
$8,511.38
Typical High
$26,915.35
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$2,630.27
Median
$3,090.30
Typical High
$3,235.94
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$1,584.89
Median
$1,862.09
Typical High
$1,949.84
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$218.78
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
62 · Two surgeons
Typical Low
$1,096.48
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$1,348.96
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
63 · Small infant
Typical Low
$2,089.30
Median
$2,454.71
Typical High
$2,630.27
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$1,230.27
Median
$1,445.44
Typical High
$1,513.56
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
80 · Assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$346.74
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
81 · Minimal assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$346.74
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
82 · Assistant surgeon, no resident
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$346.74
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
AS · PA/NP assist
Typical Low
$239.88
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$295.12
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$758.58
Median
$1,348.96
Typical High
$1,348.96
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$537.03
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$1,148.15
Median
$1,995.26
Typical High
$1,995.26
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$407.38
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$269.15
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$1,071.52
Median
$1,862.09
Typical High
$1,862.09

Where Idaho sits

The same service costs 3.4 times more in Alaska than in Montana. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Physician feeFacility fee

Idaho· 22nd of 51

$5,752

$1,950 physician + $3,802 facility

AK $11,546MT $3,436

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.