31570 Laryngoscope with vc injection
Also known as: vocal cord injection, laryngeal injection, voice augmentation
Laryngoscopic injection of a therapeutic substance (filler material, augmentation agent, or medicament) into or adjacent to the vocal cords for voice restoration or laryngeal augmentation.
Clinical Context
Performed for vocal cord paralysis, presbylarynx (age-related voice changes), vocal cord atrophy, or dysphonia. Materials include calcium hydroxylapatite, hyaluronic acid, autologous fat, or collagen.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.76 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.95 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.60 |
| Total RVU | 10.31 |
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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