UNSPSC 85602038: Release descending colon, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to release descending colon, open 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 0DNM0ZZ

UNSPSC 85602038 Release descending colon, open approach is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure healthcare administration and clinical services — specifically inmate medical and pharmacy management, pharmacy benefit administration for employee health plans, virtual primary and urgent care services, peer support programs, and medical direction for emergency services. The recent solicitations show a mix of correctional health contracts, municipal employee benefit administration, county health plan services, behavioral health support programs, and fire department medical oversight. Issuing bodies include county governments (Muscogee County, Georgia; Collier County, Florida; Monroe County, Florida; San Mateo County, California), municipal fire departments (Santa Monica Fire Department, California), and county health and behavioral health agencies. The scope spans clinical service delivery, formulary management, claims processing, utilization review, specialty pharmacy coordination, virtual care platforms, and medical credentialing and oversight.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and California, with notable additional solicitation in Georgia. Representative opportunities include the Columbus Consolidated Government's RFP No. 26-0008 (posted April 15, 2026, due May 15, 2026) for comprehensive inmate medical and pharmacy services at Muscogee County Prison, covering medical intake, chronic care, emergency referrals, dental services, pharmacy management, and laboratory services for approximately 576 inmates, with a current monthly cost of $95,537.71 and evaluation weighted 40% Qualifications and Experience, 40% Service Plan, 15% Client Work History, and 5% Proposed Cost; Collier County Board of County Commissioners' RFP 25-8414 (posted April 9, 2026, due April 9, 2026) for Pharmacy Benefit Management Services covering 2,400 enrolled employees and 4,800 covered members with historical annual pharmacy spending of approximately $8.7 million, requiring transparent pricing, guaranteed minimum rebates, and integration with existing partners; and Monroe County Board of County Commissioners' RFP for Virtual Primary & Urgent Care Services (posted March 14, 2026, due April 16, 2026) for approximately 2,300 county members with a 24/7 urgent care requirement, bilingual support in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole, and all-inclusive Per Employee Per Month pricing.