UNSPSC 42142303: Patient identification and information products

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that provide pre-configured identification and information records for use in a general medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 490500.

UNSPSC 42142303 Patient identification and information products is a Commodity code covering identification systems, tracking solutions, and related informational products used in healthcare, law enforcement, and correctional settings. State and local governments use this code to procure patient wristbands, identification badges, medical record labels, barcode and RFID systems for patient tracking, and integrated information solutions that connect identification to clinical or administrative workflows. The issuing bodies span law enforcement agencies, sheriff's offices, county health systems, and multi-jurisdictional cooperative purchasing vehicles. Sourcewell, the Minnesota local government cooperative, actively aggregates demand across participating counties and public entities nationwide, while individual counties such as Salt Lake County procure identification and information services tied to specific operational needs—in this case, Medicaid billing and inmate management systems that depend on accurate patient identification and eligibility verification.

Recent activity shows geographic spread across Washington state counties (Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima) and Utah. Sourcewell's RFP #061626, posted May 12, 2026 with a June 16, 2026 response deadline, seeks law enforcement equipment solutions available to thousands of governmental agencies, school districts, and public entities through a cooperative contracting framework—a structure that bundles patient identification and tracking products with broader law enforcement procurement. Salt Lake County's RFI SLCOSF26011, posted January 28, 2026 with a February 19, 2026 deadline, targets Medicaid billing services for incarcerated individuals, requiring vendors to demonstrate expertise in eligibility verification, claim processing, and information systems that depend on reliable patient identification and HIPAA-compliant data management. The cooperative purchasing model and correctional-facility focus signal sustained demand for integrated identification and billing information systems.