UNSPSC 85561522: Drainage of left external auditory canal with drainage device, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to drainage of left external auditory canal with drainage device, 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 0994X0Z

UNSPSC 85561522 Drainage of left external auditory canal with drainage device, external approach is a Commodity code with minimal recent state and local procurement activity aligned to its nominal medical procedure scope. The recent opportunities posted under this code do not reflect drainage or otologic procedures; instead, they span independent medical evaluations for disability retirement determinations, surgical carve-out benefit programs, occupational medical surveillance, emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary health professional staffing. None of these activities involve drainage of an external auditory canal or related otologic device placement.

No state and local opportunities currently posted under UNSPSC 85561522 are soliciting drainage procedures, otologic devices, or related surgical supplies. The code shows a mismatch between its procedural definition and the buying activity indexed to it in recent state and local procurement records. Procurement professionals should verify the appropriate UNSPSC classification with issuing bodies before pursuing opportunities listed under this code, as the recent postings reflect administrative and staffing services rather than the procedure specified in the code's name.