UNSPSC 85561136: Removal of intraluminal device from left ear, via natural or artificial opening

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of intraluminal device from left ear, 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 09PJ7DZ

UNSPSC 85561136 Removal of intraluminal device from left ear, via natural or artificial opening is a Commodity code that does not reflect the scope of work state and local governments are actually soliciting under this taxonomy designation. The recent opportunities posted under this code center on occupational health surveillance, disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary clinical staffing, surgical procedure networks, and emergency medical services for detained youth — none of which involve intraluminal ear device removal. The code designation appears to be a data-entry or categorization error within state and local procurement systems rather than an accurate reflection of the services being purchased.

The issuing bodies posting under this code include state departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), county governments (Collier County, Harris County, Santa Clara County), and cities (Phoenix, Long Beach), spanning Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, and Washington. Representative recent opportunities include the Washington State Department of Transportation's request for occupational medical surveillance services for ferry workers across 14 locations, due October 9, 2026, and the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services to support disability benefit determinations, due October 16, 2026. The mismatch between the code's medical descriptor and the actual procurement activity suggests that practitioners pursuing opportunities in occupational health, employee health benefits administration, or clinical temporary staffing should not rely on this code for systematic market tracking.