UNSPSC 85553075: Dilation of left lacrimal duct, via natural or artificial opening

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to dilation of left lacrimal duct, via natural or artificial opening. 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 087Y7ZZ

UNSPSC 85553075 Dilation of left lacrimal duct, via natural or artificial opening is a Commodity code that appears to describe a specific ophthalmic surgical procedure, yet the recent state and local opportunities posted under this code do not align with that clinical scope. The six opportunities identified span occupational medical surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, independent medical evaluations for disability determinations, surgical benefit carve-out programs, and emergency medical services for detained youth — none of which involve lacrimal duct dilation or the procedural ophthalmology work the code nominally represents. This mismatch suggests either a tagging error in state and local procurement databases or a fundamental misalignment between the UNSPSC taxonomy and how these jurisdictions are classifying health services contracting.

The issuing bodies span a mix of county health systems, county human resources and benefits offices, a state transportation department, and a city retirement office. Activity appears across Arizona (Phoenix), California (Long Beach, Santa Clara County), Florida (Collier County), Washington State (Department of Transportation), and Texas (Harris County). Representative recent solicitations include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services (due October 16, 2026) at a maximum contract value of $750,000 over five years, the Washington State Department of Transportation's occupational medical surveillance RFP (due October 9, 2026) covering medical examinations across 14 ferry system locations, and Santa Clara County Health System's multiple-award vehicle for temporary ancillary health professional staffing (due October 7, 2026). Given the consistent mismatch between the code definition and actual procurement activity, this code shows little relevant recent activity for vendors specializing in the ophthalmic procedures the UNSPSC taxonomy ostensibly covers.