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Vocal Cord Repositioning For A Paralyzed Cord

Montana 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 $1,905 · 10th–90th $1,698$16,5960%20%40%10th90th$1,905$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$20.0K$50.0K$100.0K

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
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64,565.42
Median
$75,857.76
Typical High
$91,201.08
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,737.80
Median
$1,737.80
Typical High
$1,737.80
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,698.24
Median
$1,905.46
Typical High
$2,187.76
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,000.00
Median
$1,548.82
Typical High
$1,819.70
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,288.25
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$12,022.64