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Vocal Cord Repositioning For A Paralyzed Cord

Texas 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 $4,365 · 10th–90th $1,096$12,8820%5%10th90th$4,365$100.0$500.0$2.0K$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
$1,096.48
Median
$3,715.35
Typical High
$12,589.25
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$10,471.29
Median
$10,471.29
Typical High
$10,471.29
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,365.16
Median
$7,943.28
Typical High
$14,791.08
Baylor Scott & White
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,365.16
Median
$5,888.44
Typical High
$13,182.57
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$977.24
Median
$977.24
Typical High
$977.24
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$16,982.44
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$977.24
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$2,290.87
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$977.24
Median
$1,318.26
Typical High
$2,290.87
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,187.76
Median
$6,025.60
Typical High
$12,302.69