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Vocal Cord Repositioning For A Paralyzed Cord

Oregon 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 $2,188 · 10th–90th $1,514$27,5420%20%10th90th$2,188Professionalmedian $2,138 · 10th–90th $1,660$2,8840%50%10th90th$2,138$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K$100.0K$500.0K

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
$2,884.03
Median
$12,022.64
Typical High
$27,542.29
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$33,113.11
Median
$33,113.11
Typical High
$33,113.11
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,659.59
Median
$2,137.96
Typical High
$2,884.03
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,071.52
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$2,570.40
Pacific Source
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,288.25
Median
$2,041.74
Typical High
$2,187.76
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,071.52
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$2,818.38
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14,125.38
Median
$19,054.61
Typical High
$23,442.29
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$21,379.62
Median
$30,199.52
Typical High
$37,153.52
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,011.87
Median
$17,378.01
Typical High
$22,908.68