UNSPSC 85602042: Reattachment of descending colon, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to reattachment of 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 0DMM0ZZ

UNSPSC 85602042 Reattachment of descending colon, open approach is a Commodity code that does not align with recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a surgical procedure — reattachment of the descending colon using an open surgical technique — yet the recent opportunities tagged under this code are purchasing occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluations for disability determinations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, surgical care-out networks, and emergency medical services for detained youth. None of these services involve colostomy reversal or bowel anastomosis procedures. The mismatch indicates a tagging or taxonomy error rather than active procurement in the code's stated scope.

State and local procurement systems do not currently show relevant opportunities under UNSPSC 85602042 for business development purposes. The code appears to be a misclassification in the sourced records, and firms evaluating this code should verify the taxonomy assignment with procurement offices before pursuing opportunities tagged under it.