UNSPSC 85601902: Reposition descending colon, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to reposition descending colon, external approach. 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 0DSMXZZ

UNSPSC 85601902 Reposition descending colon, external approach is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure healthcare services delivery, medical direction, and related clinical support — though the recent solicitations show limited alignment between the nominal code name and the work actually being bought. The opportunities posted under this code span inmate medical and pharmacy services, pharmacy benefit management administration for employee health plans, virtual primary and urgent care delivery, peer support services for mental health workers, and fire department medical direction. Issuing bodies include county departments (Muscogee County, Collier County, Monroe County), county health and behavioral health authorities (San Mateo County), and municipal fire departments (Santa Monica). The code shows no identifiable repeat buyers across the recent opportunities, and the scope varies substantially from opportunity to opportunity.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Georgia, with additional solicitations in California and select other jurisdictions. Representative opportunities include the Columbus Consolidated Government's RFP No. 26-0008 for inmate medical and pharmacy services at Muscogee County Prison, due May 15, 2026, seeking comprehensive healthcare covering medical intake, chronic care, emergency services, pharmacy management, and dental services for approximately 576 inmates at a current monthly cost of $95,537.71; Collier County's RFP 25-8414 for Pharmacy Benefit Management Services covering 2,400 employees and 4,800 covered members, due April 9, 2026, with historical annual pharmacy spending of approximately $8.7 million; and Monroe County's RFP for Virtual Primary Care and 24/7 Urgent Care Services for approximately 2,300 county members, due April 16, 2026, structured as an all-inclusive flat per-employee-per-month rate. The code shows sporadic recent posting activity with no clear geographic concentration, and the mismatch between the code's nominal name and the healthcare services being solicited suggests potential cataloging inconsistency across state and local procurement systems.