UNSPSC 85601731: Extirpation of matter from ascending colon, via natural or artificial opening endoscopic

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to extirpation of matter from ascending 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 0DCK8ZZ

UNSPSC 85601731, Extirpation of matter from ascending colon via natural or artificial opening endoscopic, is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment with recent state and local procurement activity. The code describes a specific medical procedure — endoscopic removal of material from the colon — yet the most recent state and local solicitations tagged under this code procure occupational medical examinations, disability benefit evaluations, surgical benefit carve-outs, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and youth detention medical services. None of these services involve the procedure the code nominally describes. The mismatch reflects either tagging error or a significant drift between the code's procedure-level scope and how state and local jurisdictions are currently using it in practice.

The six opportunities in the source span Arizona (Phoenix), California (Long Beach and Santa Clara County), Washington State (Department of Transportation), Texas (Harris County), and Florida (Collier County), suggesting geographic distribution across state health systems and county government purchasing offices rather than concentrated procurement. However, because these opportunities do not actually procure endoscopic colon procedures, the code itself appears to receive minimal relevant demand from state and local buyers. No pre-bid conferences or site visits are indicated for the occupational medical surveillance and disability evaluation work. Prospective vendors pursuing this code should verify that opportunities tagged under 85601731 align with their actual service offering before committing to pursuit, as the current opportunity set shows a fundamental mismatch between code definition and buying activity.