UNSPSC 85581263: Destruction of buccal mucosa, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to destruction of buccal mucosa, percutaneous 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 0C543ZZ

UNSPSC 85581263 Destruction of buccal mucosa, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment with recent state and local procurement activity. The code's clinical nomenclature—a specific oral surgical procedure—does not match the scope of work actually being solicited by state and local governments under this classification. Recent opportunities posted under this code span occupational medical surveillance, disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, surgical benefit programs, and juvenile detention health services—none of which involve buccal mucosa destruction or percutaneous procedures. The mismatch suggests either a cataloging error in the tagging system or use of this code as a catch-all for medical services that do not fit more precise classifications.

Recent activity appears in Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office posted an RFP for independent medical evaluation services (RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026) covering disability medical record review and psychiatric examinations for approximately 75 annual public safety personnel retirement determinations, with a $750,000 five-year maximum contract value. The Washington State Department of Transportation, on behalf of Washington State Ferries, issued an RFP for occupational medical surveillance (RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026) requiring board-certified occupational medicine physicians to conduct baseline and periodic examinations across 14 ferry system locations. Collier County (Florida) solicited pharmacy benefit management services (RFP 25-8414), and the County of Santa Clara Health System posted a non-exclusive multiple-award vehicle for temporary ancillary health professional staffing (RFSQHHSFY270052, due October 7, 2026). Given the disconnect between the code's nominal scope and the actual opportunities, this code merits close audit before pursuit.