UNSPSC 85561951: Alteration of left external ear with synthetic substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to alteration of left 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 09010JZ

UNSPSC 85561951 Alteration of left external ear with synthetic substitute, open approach is a Commodity code that does not map to any recent state and local procurement activity in the source material. The code names a specific surgical procedure for ear reconstruction; however, the six recent state and local solicitations tagged under this code are instead purchasing occupational medical surveillance services, disability medical evaluations, surgical benefits management, pharmacy benefit administration, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency medical services for youth in custody. None of these opportunities involve ear surgery or otologic procedures. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the work actually being solicited suggests that the code has been applied incorrectly to these opportunities or that the procurement system's categorization does not reflect the clinical services being purchased.

The source shows no relevant recent activity under this code. Contractors evaluating opportunities in state and local occupational health, benefits administration, or emergency medical services should verify UNSPSC coding with the issuing body before bid pursuit, as the code designation does not reliably signal the scope of work.