UNSPSC 85551321: Supplement left cornea with nonautologous tissue substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to supplement left cornea with nonautologous tissue substitute, open 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 08U90KZ

UNSPSC 85551321 Supplement left cornea with nonautologous tissue substitute, open approach is a Commodity code whose nominal scope describes surgical ophthalmology procedures, yet the recent state and local contract opportunities posted under it show little relevant activity—the five most recent opportunities address inmate medical and pharmacy services, pharmacy benefit management, virtual primary and urgent care, peer support services for behavioral health workers, and fire department medical direction. None of these solicitations involve corneal supplementation or ophthalmic surgery. The code appears to be a cataloging mismatch or systematic tagging error rather than an active procurement category for state and local governments.

The opportunities that do appear under the code originate from diverse issuing bodies—a county consolidated government (Columbus, Georgia), county commissioners' procurement divisions (Collier County, Florida and Monroe County, Florida), county health and behavioral health services agencies (San Mateo County, California), and municipal fire departments (Santa Monica, California)—but they reflect general healthcare administration and clinical services contracting rather than surgical supplies or procedures. No repeat buyers or geographic concentration emerges from the record. Given the absence of actual corneal tissue procurement or ophthalmic surgical services in the recent posting history, firms pursuing business in surgical ophthalmology supplies or services should verify code assignment before investing in pursuit strategy under this category.