UNSPSC 85552203: Extirpation of matter from left retinal vessel, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to extirpation of matter from left retinal vessel, 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 08CHXZZ

UNSPSC 85552203 Extirpation of matter from left retinal vessel, external approach is a Commodity code that shows a marked mismatch between its nominal clinical scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The code's abstract name references a specific ophthalmic surgical procedure, yet the recent opportunities posted under this code span occupational medical surveillance, disability benefit evaluations, surgical benefit carve-out programs, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency medical services for detained youth—none involving retinal procedures. The actual work being solicited under this code reflects broader medical administration, program management, and staffing services that state and local jurisdictions are purchasing to support employee benefits, retirement systems, detention operations, and occupational health compliance.

Recent solicitations originate from diverse issuing bodies including city retirement boards (City of Phoenix), municipal human resources departments (City of Long Beach), state transportation agencies (Washington State Department of Transportation), county health systems (Santa Clara County Health System), county probation departments (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department), and county procurement divisions serving benefits consortiums (Collier County Board of County Commissioners). Geographic activity spans Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington, with the most detailed current opportunities concentrated in the West. Representative recent solicitations include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services (response due October 16, 2026) covering disability benefit determinations for public safety personnel; the Washington State Department of Transportation's request for occupational medical surveillance services across 14 ferry system locations (response due October 9, 2026, pre-bid August 31, 2026); and the County of Santa Clara Health System's qualification vehicle for temporary health professional staffing across multiple ancillary clinical categories (response due October 7, 2026). The code shows sufficient recent activity across multiple jurisdictions and service types to warrant tracking, though the categorical misalignment warrants clarification with procurement offices on how these opportunities were coded.