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Vocal Cord Repositioning For A Paralyzed Cord

Wisconsin 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 $10,471 · 10th–90th $5,012$16,9820%10%10th90th$10,471Professionalmedian $2,570 · 10th–90th $1,585$3,6310%10%20%10th90th$2,570$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
$1,348.96
Median
$2,290.87
Typical High
$14,454.40
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6,606.93
Median
$10,964.78
Typical High
$18,197.01
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,884.03
Median
$3,388.44
Typical High
$5,495.41
DeanCare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,288.25
Median
$5,495.41
Typical High
$10,232.93
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,288.25
Median
$8,709.64
Typical High
$15,848.93
Network Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8,317.64
Median
$9,332.54
Typical High
$15,848.93
Prevea360
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,122.02
Median
$1,348.96
Typical High
$2,187.76
Quartz
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,584.89
Median
$2,570.40
Typical High
$3,630.78
Quartz
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11,748.98
Median
$11,748.98
Typical High
$16,982.44
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,691.53
Median
$2,691.53
Typical High
$2,691.53
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,248.07
Median
$12,302.69
Typical High
$15,848.93