UNSPSC 85561739: Replacement of right external ear with synthetic substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to replacement of right external ear with synthetic substitute, open 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 09R00JZ

UNSPSC 85561739 Replacement of right external ear with synthetic substitute, open approach is a Commodity code that shows no material alignment between its nominal scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a specific otologic surgical procedure, yet the recent opportunities posted under it reflect health benefits administration, occupational medical surveillance, emergency youth detention healthcare, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary clinical staffing — none of which involve ear reconstruction surgery or related prosthetics.

The mismatch suggests either a data-entry error in code assignment by the posting jurisdictions or a fundamental divergence between the UNSPSC taxonomy label and actual purchasing practice. State and local procurement offices across Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington have posted opportunities under this code without regard to its stated commodity description. No recent solicitation targets surgical supplies, prosthetic devices, or reconstructive medical procedures. Given the absence of relevant recent activity, this code warrants no immediate business development pursuit.