UNSPSC 85561840: Extirpation of matter from right external auditory canal, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to extirpation of matter from right external auditory canal, 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 09C30ZZ

UNSPSC 85561840 Extirpation of matter from right external auditory canal, open approach is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity under its nominal scope. The recent opportunities tagged to this code address occupational medical surveillance, disability medical evaluations, surgical benefit carve-outs, pharmacy benefit management, youth detention healthcare, and temporary clinical staffing — none of which align with otologic or ear canal procedures. The source presents a clear mismatch between the code's stated definition and the work state and local governments are actually procuring under it.

The code does not reflect a meaningful category for state and local procurement at this time based on the available opportunities. Practitioners should verify the accuracy of coding in RFP postings when evaluating this commodity, as the recent record suggests either systematic miscoding or the code's assignment to opportunities outside its clinical scope.