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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 July 2026.

Facilitymedian $10,233 · 10th–90th $1,820$22,9090%10%10th90th$10,233$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. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,466.84
Median
$8,709.64
Typical High
$10,232.93
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,623.41
Median
$10,964.78
Typical High
$18,620.87
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$8,511.38
Median
$16,595.87
Typical High
$27,542.29
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,174.90
Median
$1,778.28
Typical High
$3,467.37
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10,715.19
Median
$13,182.57
Typical High
$19,054.61
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$16,595.87
Median
$22,908.68
Typical High
$28,840.32
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$933.25
Median
$954.99
Typical High
$15,135.61
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10,232.93
Median
$22,387.21
Typical High
$27,542.29