UNSPSC 85571511: Dilation of left upper lobe bronchus, via natural or artificial opening

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to dilation of left upper lobe bronchus, via natural or artificial opening. 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 0B787ZZ

UNSPSC 85571511 Dilation of left upper lobe bronchus, via natural or artificial opening is a Commodity code whose designation as a specific surgical procedure does not align with actual state and local procurement activity under this code. Recent opportunities posted under this code span occupational medical surveillance, disability benefit medical evaluations, specialty surgical center-of-excellence networks, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing pools, and emergency medical services for juveniles in custody—none of which involve bronchial dilation procedures. The code appears to have been applied inconsistently or erroneously across purchasing notices that address broader health benefit administration, clinical staffing, and occupational health services rather than a defined surgical intervention.

Recent activity includes Washington State Department of Transportation's solicitation (RFP20260825) for occupational medical surveillance services at Washington State Ferries locations (due October 9, 2026); the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's request for independent medical evaluation services supporting disability benefit determinations (due October 16, 2026); the City of Long Beach's RFP for a surgical benefits carve-out program managing specialized center-of-excellence networks (due October 7, 2026); Collier County's RFP for pharmacy benefit management covering approximately $8.7 million in annual spending (deadline April 9, 2026); Santa Clara County Health System's vendor qualification pool for temporary ancillary health professional staffing (due October 7, 2026); and Harris County Juvenile Probation Department's RFI for emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth (due September 25, 2026). Issuing bodies span state departments, counties, and municipal retirement and benefits offices across Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington. Given the mismatch between the code's procedural designation and the heterogeneous health administration and staffing services actually being procured, the code does not represent a coherent procurement category for business development targeting purposes.