UNSPSC 85603738: Inspection of lower intestinal tract, percutaneous approach

Commodity

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NIGP codes for 85603738

Definition

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to inspection of lower intestinal tract, percutaneous 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 0DJD3ZZ

About UNSPSC 85603738

UNSPSC 85603738 Inspection of lower intestinal tract, percutaneous approach (Commodity) shows limited alignment between its nominal medical-procedure scope and state and local governments' actual purchasing activity under the code. The recent opportunities posted under this code encompass medical staffing, pharmacy benefit management, occupational health surveillance, disability medical evaluations, and surgical carve-out programs — none of which involve colonoscopy, endoscopy, or lower-intestinal procedures. The issuing bodies are typical state and local healthcare purchasers: a state department of transportation, county health systems and pension boards, and municipalities administering employee health benefits. This code exhibits a mismatch between its title and the work state and local procurement offices are currently tagging to it.

The geographic spread of recent activity covers California, Arizona, Florida, and Washington State. Representative recent opportunities include the Washington State Department of Transportation's occupational medical surveillance RFP due October 9, 2026 (emphasizing physician-led occupational health exams for ferry workers across 14 Washington locations), the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's independent medical evaluation services RFP due October 16, 2026 (comprehensive disability benefit assessments for public safety personnel), and the County of Santa Clara Health System's multiple-award vehicle for temporary health professional staffing due October 7, 2026 (audiology, radiology, therapy, and surgical support across ancillary specialties). Collier County's pharmacy benefit management RFP and the City of Long Beach's surgical carve-out program further illustrate the spread toward administrative health benefit services rather than clinical procedures. The code does not reflect active procurement of lower-intestinal diagnostic or interventional services at state and local levels based on posted opportunities.

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What is UNSPSC 85603738?

UNSPSC 85603738 is Inspection of lower intestinal tract, percutaneous approach, a commodity in UNSPSC 85000000, Healthcare Services.

Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 85603738?

UNSPSC 85603738 maps to 1 NIGP code, 94857 Medical Services, Surgical.

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