31513 Injection into vocal cord
Also known as: vocal cord injection, voice box injection, augmentation injection
Injection of a therapeutic substance (augmentation material, filler, or medicament) directly into or adjacent to the vocal cords via laryngoscopic visualization to improve voice quality or restore vocal cord function.
Clinical Context
Indicated for vocal cord paralysis, presbylarynx (age-related voice changes), vocal cord atrophy, or dysphonia requiring medializing procedures. Common materials include calcium hydroxylapatite, hyaluronic acid, and collagen.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.05 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.06 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.29 |
| Total RVU | 3.40 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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