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Vocal Cord Repositioning For A Paralyzed Cord

Minnesota 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 $8,511 · 10th–90th $2,570$26,9150%5%10%10th90th$8,511$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$20.0K$50.0K

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
$1,174.90
Median
$1,174.90
Typical High
$6,760.83
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6,165.95
Median
$13,182.57
Typical High
$26,915.35
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$12,022.64
Median
$22,387.21
Typical High
$63,095.73
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,884.03
Median
$3,981.07
Typical High
$10,964.78
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,019.95
Median
$4,365.16
Typical High
$8,511.38
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,230.27
Median
$2,290.87
Typical High
$11,748.98
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,584.89
Median
$9,120.11
Typical High
$15,135.61