UNSPSC 85581511: Replacement of pharynx with nonautologous tissue substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to replacement of pharynx 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 0CRM0KZ

UNSPSC 85581511 Replacement of pharynx with nonautologous tissue substitute, open approach is a Commodity code that state and local governments do not actively procure under this taxonomy entry. The recent opportunities tagged to this code describe occupational medical surveillance, disability benefit evaluations, surgical procedure networks, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and youth detention healthcare services — none of which align with pharyngeal reconstruction using synthetic tissue. The mismatch suggests either a data-classification error in the source system or that this code is not in active use for state and local health procurement.

The opportunities appearing under this code span issuing bodies including city retirement boards (Phoenix), municipal health benefits purchasers (Long Beach), state transportation agencies (Washington State Department of Transportation), county probation departments (Harris County), county health consortia (Collier County), and county health systems (Santa Clara County), across Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington. Geographic concentration appears highest in California and the Pacific Northwest. However, because none of these opportunities involve pharyngeal reconstruction or nonautologous tissue substitutes, they do not represent viable market activity for vendors pursuing this specific UNSPSC code. Vendors should verify the correct code assignment before pursuing any opportunities listed under 85581511 or examine whether this code reflects actual procurement practice in their target jurisdictions.