UNSPSC 85573242: Supplement left diaphragm with nonautologous tissue substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to supplement left diaphragm with nonautologous tissue 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 0BUS0KZ

UNSPSC 85573242 Supplement left diaphragm with nonautologous tissue substitute, open approach is a Commodity code that shows no relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The five most recent opportunities posted under this code span correctional health services (inmate medical and pharmacy programs), pharmacy benefit management for county employee health plans, virtual primary and urgent care services, peer support services for mental health workers, and fire department medical director services — none of which involve surgical implants, tissue supplements, or diaphragm repair. The code's nominal scope (orthopedic or cardiothoracic surgical procedures using synthetic tissue) does not align with the healthcare administration, managed care, and wellness services actually being solicited by state and local issuers under this designation.

The mismatch between the code's clinical name and the actual procurement activity suggests either a systematic miscoding issue in the source data or that this code has been applied incorrectly to health services contracts. No representative opportunities for tissue-based surgical supplies, implantable devices, or surgical services exist in the recent record. State and local procurement professionals evaluating this code should treat the disconnect as a signal to verify code assignment with the issuing jurisdictions before pursuing related opportunities or should seek alternative UNSPSC codes that more accurately capture demand for medical devices, surgical supplies, or orthopedic services.