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Vocal Cord Repositioning For A Paralyzed Cord

Pennsylvania 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 $6,026 · 10th–90th $1,175$12,8820%10%10th90th$6,026$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
$1,174.90
Median
$6,025.60
Typical High
$12,882.50
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$6,025.60
Median
$6,025.60
Typical High
$6,025.60
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9,549.93
Median
$10,000.00
Typical High
$57,543.99
Geisinger
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,019.95
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$3,019.95
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12,589.25
Median
$19,952.62
Typical High
$33,113.11
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$77,624.71
Median
$77,624.71
Typical High
$77,624.71
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,174.90
Median
$5,128.61
Typical High
$9,772.37
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$6,025.60
Median
$6,025.60
Typical High
$6,025.60
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,071.52
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$1,148.15
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,454.71
Median
$5,370.32
Typical High
$17,378.01