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Vocal Cord Repositioning For A Paralyzed Cord

West Virginia 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 $1,047 · 10th–90th $1,047$2,3440%50%90th$1,047$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K

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
$1,047.13
Median
$1,047.13
Typical High
$2,344.23
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,148.15
Median
$1,148.15
Typical High
$1,380.38
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$1,737.80
Typical High
$1,737.80
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12,022.64
Median
$12,022.64
Typical High
$12,022.64
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,548.13
Median
$7,943.28
Typical High
$16,595.87