CPT code 31360 represents a total laryngectomy performed without radical neck dissection. The code captures a definitive surgical treatment for advanced laryngeal disease when voice‑preserving therapies are unsuitable. Nationally, this code is important for tracking high‑acuity otolaryngology procedures that drive inpatient surgical utilization, perioperative care needs, and long‑term rehabilitative services such as voice restoration and airway management.

Key payers included in the analysis are Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of clinical context, typical sites of service, and the categories of payers that commonly reimburse this service.

The publication outlines benchmarks and billing considerations relevant to hospitals and surgical practices, summarizes typical perioperative resource use associated with the procedure, and highlights areas of policy relevance such as inpatient utilization, coding specificity, and implications for postoperative care pathways. Data limitations are noted where input fields are incomplete. The material is intended for billing managers, hospital administrators, and clinical leaders who need a national perspective on coding, utilization, and operational impacts tied to CPT code 31360.