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Vocal Cord Repositioning For A Paralyzed Cord

South Carolina 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 $1,380$21,8780%10%10th90th$12,882$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. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,318.26
Median
$14,454.40
Typical High
$21,877.62
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,570.88
Median
$10,964.78
Typical High
$17,782.79
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,715.35
Median
$3,715.35
Typical High
$4,786.30
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,000.00
Median
$1,445.44
Typical High
$2,398.83
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,677.35
Median
$16,595.87
Typical High
$25,703.96