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.
In Plain Language
injecting filler into voice box; voice augmentation injection
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 |
| Total RVU | 3.76 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 3.76, this code ranks in the 26th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.1x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 31570?
CPT 31570 (Laryngoscope with vc injection) is a Surgery code. 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.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 31570?
The work RVU for CPT 31570 is 3.76. This code is primarily used by Otolaryngology, Voice and Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery.
When is CPT 31570 used?
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.
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