CPT code 31580 covers laryngoplasty performed to remove a congenital or acquired laryngeal web and to place a keel or stent to prevent scar formation and restenosis. This surgical airway and voice procedure addresses symptomatic airway narrowing and voice disturbance; the placement of a temporary keel or stent is intended to maintain glottic patency during healing. Nationally, the code is relevant for otolaryngology, pediatric airway care, and voice surgery practice patterns, affecting hospital and ambulatory surgical center resource use.

Key payers discussed include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find clinical context about the indication and procedural intent, an overview of typical sites of service, and an outline of payer coverage considerations and billing practice elements tied to laryngoplasty for laryngeal webs. The publication summarizes benchmarks and policy considerations that influence claims adjudication, documentation expectations, and follow-up care coding such as staged keel removal. Data not available in the input include specific associated taxonomies, ICD-10 diagnosis codes, related CPT or procedure codes, and service line detail.