UNSPSC 85561820: Insertion of multiple channel cochlear prosthesis into left inner ear, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of multiple channel cochlear prosthesis into left inner ear, 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 09HE06Z

UNSPSC 85561820 Insertion of multiple channel cochlear prosthesis into left inner ear, open approach is a Commodity code that nominally describes a specific surgical procedure, yet the recent state and local contract opportunities posted under this code show no alignment with cochlear implant surgery or otologic procedures. Instead, the opportunities reflect a broad array of healthcare administration and management services, including comprehensive inmate medical and pharmacy services, pharmacy benefit management, virtual primary and urgent care platforms, peer support services for mental health workers, and fire department medical direction — none of which involve prosthetic device insertion or surgical intervention.

The issuing bodies span county government (Muscogee County in Georgia, Collier County in Florida, and Monroe County in Florida), regional health agencies (San Mateo County's Behavioral Health and Recovery Services), and municipal fire departments (Santa Monica Fire Department). The geographic spread centers on Florida and Georgia, with one California opportunity. Representative recent solicitations include the Columbus Consolidated Government's RFP No. 26-0008 for inmate medical and pharmacy services at Muscogee County Prison (due May 15, 2026), Collier County's RFP 25-8414 for pharmacy benefit management services covering approximately 2,400 employees and 4,800 covered members (due April 9, 2026), and Monroe County's RFP for virtual primary and urgent care services for approximately 2,300 county members (due April 16, 2026). The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its stated commodity description, suggesting either a tagging error by posting jurisdictions or significant divergence between the UNSPSC classification and actual procurement needs in this category.