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Vocal Cord Repositioning For A Paralyzed Cord

Kansas 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 $4,898 · 10th–90th $1,820$10,0000%10%10th90th$4,898$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
$2,570.40
Median
$4,786.30
Typical High
$10,471.29
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$8,317.64
Median
$8,317.64
Typical High
$8,709.64
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7,079.46
Median
$7,413.10
Typical High
$7,413.10
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$1,819.70
Typical High
$8,317.64
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,584.89
Median
$4,466.84
Typical High
$9,332.54