UNSPSC 85601054: Extirpation of matter from appendix, via natural or artificial opening

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to extirpation of matter from appendix, 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 0DCJ7ZZ

UNSPSC 85601054 Extirpation of matter from appendix, via natural or artificial opening (Commodity) does not align with recent state and local procurement activity. The code's nominal scope — a specific surgical procedure — bears no clear connection to the six recent opportunities posted under this code, which span occupational medical surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, independent disability medical evaluations, surgical procedure carve-out networks, and emergency medical services for detained youth. None of these solicitations involve appendiceal surgery or related procedural services.

The mismatch reflects a cataloging artifact rather than active market demand under the code's stated scope. The recent opportunities suggest broader healthcare services and professional staffing procurement at state and local levels, with issuing bodies including state transportation departments, county human resources and probation agencies, city retirement offices, and regional health systems across California, Arizona, Florida, Texas, and Washington. However, without solicitations actually seeking appendiceal surgical services or related procedural procurement, the code shows minimal decision relevance for vendors focused on that clinical specialty. Business development activity under this code warrants verification of whether it has been correctly applied to opportunities in practice, or whether bidding interest exists in the broader healthcare service categories currently appearing under it.