UNSPSC 85551246: Removal of synthetic substitute from left eye, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of synthetic substitute from left eye, 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 08P1XJZ

UNSPSC 85551246 Removal of synthetic substitute from left eye, external approach is a Commodity code whose nominal scope describes a specific ophthalmological procedure, yet recent state and local solicitations tagged to this code show little activity aligned with that clinical service line. The issuing bodies posting under this code span municipal retirement offices, county health systems, state transportation agencies, and county juvenile justice authorities—a diverse mix reflecting no coherent procurement pattern tied to the code's stated scope. Of the six recent opportunities identified, only one mentions ophthalmology in passing (the City of Long Beach's Centers of Excellence carve-out program, which includes eye procedures among many surgical specialties), and none focus on synthetic eye substitute removal or related implant services. The remaining opportunities address occupational medical surveillance, disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency youth detention healthcare—none of which align with the code's ophthalmological framing.

Activity is dispersed across four states: Arizona (Phoenix Retirement Office's independent medical evaluation RFP due October 16, 2026), California (City of Long Beach and County of Santa Clara), Washington (WSDOT occupational medical surveillance RFP due October 9, 2026), and Texas (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department). The code shows no meaningful recent procurement signal for synthetic eye substitute removal services. State and local procurement professionals should treat this code as currently inactive for its stated scope and verify code assignment with the issuing jurisdiction before pursuing opportunities, as the mismatch between the code's clinical definition and recent solicitation content suggests possible miscoding rather than a live procurement category.