UNSPSC 85561427: Replacement of bilateral external ear with autologous tissue substitute, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to replacement of bilateral external ear with autologous tissue substitute, 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 09R2X7Z

UNSPSC 85561427 Replacement of bilateral external ear with autologous tissue substitute, external approach is a Commodity code that nominally describes a specific surgical procedure, but recent state and local solicitations tagged with this code do not involve ear reconstruction or surgical implants. Instead, the opportunities posted under this code span occupational health surveillance, disability medical evaluations, surgery benefit network management, pharmacy benefit administration, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency medical services for detained youth — none of which align with the code's stated scope. The mismatch suggests this code shows little relevant recent activity for ear reconstruction or autologous tissue procedures in state and local procurement.

The issuing bodies posting under this code include state departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), county governments (Harris County, Collier County, Santa Clara County), and municipalities (City of Phoenix, City of Long Beach), reflecting a broad jurisdictional mix with no standout repeat buyers. Geographic spread spans Washington, Texas, Florida, California, and Arizona. Representative opportunities include Washington State Department of Transportation's request for occupational medical surveillance services across 14 Puget Sound ferry terminals due October 9, 2026 (RFP); the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services due October 16, 2026; and Santa Clara County Health System's non-exclusive multiple-award qualification vehicle for temporary health professional staffing due October 7, 2026 (RFQ). The tagging of these medical-services solicitations under a surgical-procedure code indicates a taxonomy mismatch rather than genuine procurement volume in ear reconstruction or tissue substitute products.