CPT code 31382 represents an anterovertical hemilaryngectomy, a partial laryngectomy in which the anterior commissure is removed and usually one vocal cord and underlying cartilage are excised. This operative code captures a laryngeal resection performed for localized disease processes affecting vocal cord function and airway anatomy and is a key code for surgical otolaryngology and head and neck services nationally.

Key payers covered in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find clinical context about the procedure and the typical settings where it is performed, along with benchmarking and policy-focused content relevant to nationally applied coverage and coding practices. The publication provides an overview of common billing practices, common modifiers (listed separately), and considerations for surgical service lines that bill for partial laryngectomy procedures.

This summary equips clinical coders, revenue cycle managers, and policy analysts with a concise reference to the code’s clinical meaning, expected sites of service, and the payer landscape represented. Data not available in the input are noted where applicable; the content focuses on national relevance rather than jurisdiction-specific rules.