Price Checker / CPT 31390
How much does Removal Of Larynx & Pharynx cost?
CPT 31390 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is in line with what this normally costs. No need to dispute.
Fair price
$4,300–$5,050
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,400
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$6,300
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $4,985 is $285 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for Removal Of Larynx & Pharynx
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming County Community Health System Warsaw, NY | $4,985 | — | 30% |
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About Removal Of Larynx & Pharynx
CPT code 31390 refers to removal of larynx & pharynx (billing description: "Removal of larynx & pharynx"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $2,431 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $2,431 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.