UNSPSC 85563200: Structures of the oral and nasal pharynx, natural or artificial opening

This class includes one or more of 22 standard surgical interventions or procedures on component parts of the structures of the oral and nasal pharynx via natural or artificial opening. These surgical interventions or procedures are listed in the World Health Organization's International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems or ICD-10 PCS under code 09.

UNSPSC 85563200 Structures of the oral and nasal pharynx, natural or artificial opening is a Class code nominally describing anatomical structures, but recent state and local opportunities tagged under this code diverge significantly from that scope. The code shows limited relevant activity—recent opportunities posted under it actually solicit occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluations for disability retirement determinations, surgical center-of-excellence networks, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and specialty medical services for detained youth. None of these solicitations relate to oral or nasal structures, natural or artificial openings, or the prosthetic or therapeutic products the code's name suggests. The mismatch indicates either systematic miscoding by issuing bodies or a data quality issue in the source material.

The few opportunities that do appear under this code span state agencies (Washington State Department of Transportation, Ferries division), county governments (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, Collier County Board of County Commissioners, Santa Clara County Health System), and municipalities (City of Phoenix Retirement Office, City of Long Beach) across Arizona, Washington, Florida, California, and Texas. Representative recent opportunities include the Washington State Department of Transportation's occupational medical surveillance RFP due October 9, 2026 for baseline and exit examinations across 14 ferry system locations, and the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services due October 16, 2026 to support public safety pension disability determinations. Given the code's abstract name and the absence of procurements for actual oral or nasal structures or devices, firms should verify coding accuracy with issuing bodies before pursuing opportunities listed under this classification.