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Vocal Cord Repositioning For A Paralyzed Cord

New Hampshire 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 $6,166 · 10th–90th $2,399$14,7910%20%10th90th$6,166$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
$100.00
Median
$9,772.37
Typical High
$14,791.08
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,011.87
Median
$5,623.41
Typical High
$8,912.51
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11,220.18
Median
$11,220.18
Typical High
$11,220.18
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11,220.18
Median
$11,220.18
Typical High
$11,220.18
Well Sense
Setting
Facility
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$1,380.38
Median
$1,380.38
Typical High
$1,380.38