UNSPSC 85601878: Bypass ascending colon to transverse colon via natural or artificial opening autologous tissue substitute, via natural or artificial opening endoscopic

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to bypass ascending colon to transverse colon via natural or artificial opening autologous tissue substitute, 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 0D1K87L

UNSPSC 85601878 Bypass ascending colon to transverse colon via natural or artificial opening autologous tissue substitute, via natural or artificial opening endoscopic (Commodity) shows no recent state and local procurement activity aligned with its nominal scope. The six opportunities posted since mid-July 2026 and tagged to this code describe independent medical evaluations for pension disability determinations, surgical carve-out benefit management, occupational health surveillance, specialty medical services for detained youth, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary health professional staffing—none of which involve colorectal surgical procedures or tissue substitutes. The code appears to be a tagging error rather than a reflection of actual buying activity under this Commodity designation, and the category merits reassessment for relevance to state and local procurement strategy.