UNSPSC 85631380: Replacement of left upper arm skin with synthetic substitute, partial thickness, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to replacement of left upper arm skin with synthetic substitute, partial thickness, 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 0HRCXJ4

UNSPSC 85631380 Replacement of left upper arm skin with synthetic substitute, partial thickness, external approach is a Commodity code that does not reflect the work actually being solicited under it in recent state and local procurement activity. The recent opportunities posted under this code cover inmate medical and pharmacy services, pharmacy benefit management, virtual primary and urgent care services, peer support for behavioral health workers, and fire department medical direction — none of which involve surgical skin replacement or orthopedic procedures. The code appears to have been misapplied to health care service procurements by the issuing bodies.

No recent state and local solicitations directly relevant to surgical skin replacement or the nominal scope of this Commodity code are present in the source material. The mismatch between the code's technical medical definition and the health care administration and clinical services being bought suggests the code shows little active use in state and local procurement for its intended purpose, or the opportunities have been miscoded by the issuing jurisdictions. Buyers evaluating this code should verify the actual scope needed before pursuing opportunities posted under UNSPSC 85631380.