UNSPSC 85409205: Diagnosis of prominent ear

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a diagnosis of Prominent ear. Prominent ear is listed in the World Health Organization's International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems or ICD-10 as a four digit category under code Q17. 5

UNSPSC 85409205 Diagnosis of prominent ear, a Commodity code, shows limited alignment with state and local procurement activity. The recent opportunities tagged to this code span diagnostic imaging system implementation, ultrasound equipment procurement, and phlebotomy services — none of which match the nominal scope of otologic or auricular diagnostic services. San Mateo Medical Center is soliciting an enterprise-grade PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) with EPIC integration to support radiology, cardiology, and dental imaging across approximately 65,000 annual studies; Collier County, Florida is procuring KOSMOS platform ultrasound equipment with a 5-year warranty; and Albuquerque Police Department is establishing an on-call phlebotomy service contract for blood draws. The code appears to receive misclassification in state and local systems, as none of these solicitations involve otologic diagnosis or prominent ear-related clinical services. Issuing bodies include county health systems, county procurement offices, and municipal police departments, but the diversity reflects tagging inconsistency rather than genuine market activity within the code's intended scope.

Geographic activity spans California, Florida, and New Mexico, with no discernible pattern of repeat buyers or concentrated procurement focus under this code. The San Mateo Medical Center RFP (Solicitation 660002526251, due August 7, 2026) represents the largest-scope recent opportunity, with 9-12 month implementation and a five-year agreement term, local preference available under County Ordinance, and Living Wage Ordinance compliance (minimum $17.00 per hour with annual CPI-U adjustments capped at 3.5%). Collier County's single-source notice (PUR16842, posted April 1, 2026) for EchoNous ultrasound equipment reflects manufacturer-specific procurement outside competitive bidding. The Albuquerque RFB (RFB2025748POLDZ, due February 25, 2026) for on-call phlebotomy services targets 300 annual calls with 24/7/365 coverage and one-hour response time. No genuine state or local procurement activity for otologic diagnostic services appears in recent postings under this code.