UNSPSC 85601641: Resection of sigmoid colon, via natural or artificial opening endoscopic

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to resection of sigmoid colon, via natural or artificial opening endoscopic. 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 0DTN8ZZ

UNSPSC 85601641 Resection of sigmoid colon, via natural or artificial opening endoscopic is a Commodity code that does not align with recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a specific surgical procedure, yet the recent opportunities posted under this code reflect purchases for independent medical evaluation services, occupational health surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, surgical procedure carve-out networks for government employees, and temporary health professional staffing—none of which involve sigmoid colon resection or endoscopic surgery. This indicates a categorical tagging mismatch between the UNSPSC code and the actual scope of work being solicited by state and local buyers.

The active solicitations span diverse issuing bodies including city retirement offices (City of Phoenix), municipal employers (City of Long Beach), state transportation departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), county justice systems (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department), county human resources and health systems (Collier County, Santa Clara County), and regional health authorities. Recent opportunities cluster in Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington, with activity concentrated in administrative medical services, employee health benefits administration, and occupational health compliance rather than surgical procedures. No opportunities in the source reflect procurement of endoscopic surgical services or related clinical interventions at any jurisdiction level.