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HCPCS codes specific for vocal fold injections (e.g., 31513, 31570, 31571, 31573, 31574) and thyroplasty procedures (e.g., 31588, 31591) were evaluated. The number of procedures performed, place of service, and specialty were recorded.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Total laryngeal procedures increased by 44.7% from 2012 through 2022, including a 52.3% increase in injections and an 11.9% decrease in thyroplasty. Laryngeal injection procedures increased across all practice settings, with a notable trend toward office\u2010based procedures (20% to 28%). In contrast, the proportion of laryngeal injection procedures in the hospital and ambulatory surgical center settings decreased from a height of 70%\u201360% and 17%\u201313%, respectively. 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