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Vocal Cord Repositioning For A Paralyzed Cord

Nebraska 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 $5,012$14,4540%10%20%10th90th$8,511Professionalmedian $2,399 · 10th–90th $2,399$3,3880%20%40%90th$2,399$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7,079.46
Median
$8,511.38
Typical High
$14,454.40
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6,165.95
Median
$8,128.31
Typical High
$15,848.93
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,023.29
Median
$2,630.27
Typical High
$16,595.87
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,398.83
Median
$2,398.83
Typical High
$3,388.44
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,584.89
Median
$6,918.31
Typical High
$9,120.11