UNSPSC 85563316: Removal of synthetic substitute from nose, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of synthetic substitute from nose, external 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 09PKXJZ

UNSPSC 85563316 Removal of synthetic substitute from nose, external approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment between its nominal medical-procedure title and the state and local opportunities currently tagged under it. The recent solicitations posted under this code span occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluations for disability benefit determination, surgical procedure carve-out program management, pharmacy benefit administration, temporary health professional staffing coordination, and pediatric emergency medical services — a disparate collection without clear connection to nasal prosthetic removal or external surgical approaches. The issuing bodies are state departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), county governments (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, Collier County Board of County Commissioners, County of Santa Clara), and cities (City of Phoenix, City of Long Beach), reflecting broad geographic and sectoral spread across health plans, safety programs, detention facilities, and pension benefit operations.

The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its stated commodity scope. The Washington State Department of Transportation solicited occupational medical surveillance services for ferry workers across 14 Washington locations, due October 9, 2026, requiring board-certified occupational physicians and baseline, periodic, follow-up, and exit medical examinations. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office issued an RFP for independent medical evaluation services supporting disability benefit determinations for approximately 75 annual applications, due October 16, 2026, with a maximum contract value of $750,000 over five years. The City of Long Beach requested proposals for a surgical and medical procedure carve-out benefit program managing Centers of Excellence for orthopedic, cardiac, oncology, and spine procedures, with responses due October 7, 2026. Collier County issued an RFP for Pharmacy Benefit Management Services with approximately $8.7 million in annual historical pharmacy spending, due April 9, 2026. None of these opportunities involve nasal prosthetics, external surgical approaches, or removal procedures. The code's taxonomy assignment appears misaligned with current state and local procurement activity.