UNSPSC 85594781: Insertion of feeding device into small intestine, via natural or artificial opening

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of feeding device into small intestine, 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 0DH87UZ

UNSPSC 85594781 Insertion of feeding device into small intestine, via natural or artificial opening is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity. The code describes a specific medical procedure, but the state and local opportunities posted under it address occupational medical surveillance, disability medical evaluation services, pharmacy benefit management, surgical benefit carve-outs, and temporary health professional staffing — none of which involve insertion of feeding devices into the small intestine. The mismatch suggests that the code has been misapplied to these solicitations or that the taxonomy classification does not align with the actual scope of work being procured.

Absent opportunities directly matching the code's nominal scope, there is no basis for characterizing issuing-body mix, geographic spread, or representative recent procurement activity under this specific Commodity code. The opportunities present in the source reflect healthcare procurement activity more broadly — administrative medical services, benefits management, and staffing — rather than the specialized gastroenterological procedure the code designates.