UNSPSC 85551242: Repair right sclera, external approach

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NIGP codes for 85551242

Definition

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to repair right sclera, external approach. This surgical intervention or procedure is listed in the World Health Organization's International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems or ICD-10 as code 08Q6XZZ

About UNSPSC 85551242

UNSPSC 85551242 Repair right sclera, external approach is a Commodity code that designates a specific ophthalmic surgical procedure, but the most recent state and local contract opportunities show no solicitations for this service. Instead, the recent postings under this code tag procurement for jail and county medical services, pharmacy benefit management, virtual primary care delivery, peer support services for behavioral health workers, and fire department medical direction — none of which align with the code's nominal scope of scleral repair surgery. The mismatch suggests either a data-tagging error in the state or local procurement system or a systemic misclassification of these opportunities at the commodity level.

No relevant state and local procurement activity is currently recorded under UNSPSC 85551242 for ophthalmic surgical repair services. The code shows no recent opportunities for scleral surgery or related eye care contracting from state departments, county health systems, municipalities, or special-purpose districts. Business development professionals evaluating this code should note that its current activity appears dormant or severely miscoded at the commodity tier and would benefit from verification with the issuing jurisdictions or a requery at a higher UNSPSC tier if coverage of general ophthalmology or specialty medical services is the intended target.

Quick answers

What is UNSPSC 85551242?

UNSPSC 85551242 is Repair right sclera, external approach, a commodity in UNSPSC 85000000, Healthcare Services.

Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 85551242?

UNSPSC 85551242 maps to 1 NIGP code, 94857 Medical Services, Surgical.

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