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Vocal Cord Repositioning For A Paralyzed Cord

New Mexico 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 $12,882 · 10th–90th $1,549$34,6740%5%10th90th$12,882$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
$1,288.25
Median
$2,041.74
Typical High
$7,762.47
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8,912.51
Median
$22,908.68
Typical High
$37,153.52
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,096.48
Median
$1,584.89
Typical High
$2,089.30
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$11,748.98
Typical High
$25,703.96