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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Surgery To Remove Voice Box, Surgery In Which The Entire Voice Box (Larynx) And Supporting Structures Are Removed. This Surgery Can Include Major Reconstruction Of Neck And Throat Muscles.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 80 - Assistant surgeon AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 31368 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 31368 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 31368 by major payers:
$2,869.37
$3,159.67
$3,315.73
$3,903.13
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CPT 31368
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
East Mequon Surgery Center LLC
$16,236.00Published rateDigestive Disease Center Of Amarillo LLC
Amarillo Endoscopy Center Lp
$1,274.00Published rateMaryland Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC
$775.00Published ratePremier Professional Surgery Center PC, Parkeye Surgi Center
Park Eye & Surgi Center
$524.00Published rateTruxtun Surgery Center Inc
Truxtun Surgery Center, Inc.
$251.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 31368 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 31368 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 31368 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 31368-CPT | High | Surgery To Remove Voice Box, Surgery In Which The Entire Voice Box (Larynx) And Supporting Structures Are Removed. This Surgery Can Include Major Reconstruction Of Neck And Throat Muscles. |
| 31370-CPT | High | Hemilaryngectomy Horizontal |
| 31375-CPT | High | Hemilaryngectomy Laterovertical |
| 31390-CPT | High | Voice Box And Throat Surgery, Surgery To Remove The Voice Box (Larynx) And Pharynx The Portion Of The Throat From The Voice Box To The Back Of The Nasal Passage. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 31368. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 31368 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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