UNSPSC 85572532: Removal of extraluminal device from tracheobronchial tree, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of extraluminal device from tracheobronchial tree, percutaneous endoscopic 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 0BP04CZ

UNSPSC 85572532 Removal of extraluminal device from tracheobronchial tree, percutaneous endoscopic approach is a Commodity code that does not align with recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a highly specific surgical procedure performed on the respiratory tract, yet the recent opportunities tagged under it span occupational medical surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, independent medical evaluations for pension disability determinations, surgical center-of-excellence network management, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency medical services for youth in custody. None of these solicitations involve removal of extraluminal devices or tracheobronchial intervention.

The geographic spread of recent postings spans Washington State (Washington State Department of Transportation), Arizona (City of Phoenix), California (City of Long Beach, County of Santa Clara), Florida (Collier County), and Texas (Harris County), with no pattern of concentration and no clear alignment between the code's nominal scope and what is actually being bought. Given the absence of relevant recent opportunities under this code, pursuit should be deferred pending clarification of the tagging mismatch or emergence of solicitations that genuinely address tracheobronchial device removal services at the state and local level.