UNSPSC 85561838: Extirpation of matter from right middle ear, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to extirpation of matter from right middle 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 09C50ZZ

UNSPSC 85561838 Extirpation of matter from right middle ear, open approach is a Commodity code that reflects a mismatch between its surgical procedure name and the medical administrative and occupational health services state and local governments are actually buying under this classification. Recent activity shows no procurement for otologic surgery or related materials; instead, the code tags independent medical evaluation services, occupational health surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary clinical staffing—none of which align with the code's nominal scope of middle-ear surgery. The issuing bodies include municipal pension boards, county health systems, state transportation departments, county probation authorities, and county commissioners' offices, representing a fragmented mix of health administration, benefits management, and occupational safety functions rather than surgical service procurement. The code exhibits limited decision-utility for firms specializing in otologic services or surgical supplies.

Recent opportunities posted between July and September 2026 illustrate the scope mismatch. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office (RFP RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026) procured independent medical evaluation and disability record summarization services for approximately 75 annual disability pension determinations under Arizona's Public Safety Personnel Retirement System, with a maximum compensation of $750,000 over five years. The Washington State Department of Transportation (RFP RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026) solicited occupational medical surveillance for ferry system employees across 14 statewide locations, requiring board-certified occupational medicine physicians. The County of Santa Clara Health System (RFP RFSQFHY270052, due October 7, 2026) established a qualified vendor pool for temporary ancillary clinical staffing in 13 categories, including audiology, radiology, respiratory care, and surgical support—none surgical procedures. Collier County (RFP 25-8414, deadline April 9, 2026) solicited pharmacy benefit management administration with historical spending near $8.7 million annually. Geographic activity spans California, Arizona, Washington, and Florida. The code's present use appears to reflect data-entry error rather than active procurement of otologic surgery or related supplies.