UNSPSC 85631626: Replacement of right ear skin with autologous tissue substitute, full thickness, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to replacement of right ear skin with autologous tissue substitute, full 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 0HR2X73

UNSPSC 85631626 Replacement of right ear skin with autologous tissue substitute, full thickness, external approach is a Commodity code that shows a significant mismatch between its nominal scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The code describes a specific surgical procedure for ear reconstruction, but recent opportunities posted under this code address occupational health surveillance, independent medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, surgical carve-out benefits, and emergency medical services for youth in custody — none of which involve autologous tissue grafting or ear reconstruction. The issuing bodies span state departments, counties, and special-purpose health systems, including the Washington State Department of Transportation, City of Phoenix Retirement Office, City of Long Beach, Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, Collier County Board of County Commissioners, and Santa Clara County Health System.

The geographic spread of recent activity covers Washington, Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas. Representative recent opportunities include the Washington State Department of Transportation's RFP for occupational medical surveillance services for ferry system employees across 14 Washington locations with proposals due October 9, 2026; the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services for disability benefit determinations with a maximum contract value of $750,000 over five years and proposals due October 16, 2026; and the County of Santa Clara Health System's RFQ to establish a qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing across multiple ancillary clinical categories with proposals due October 7, 2026. Given the disconnect between the code's procedure-specific description and the operational health-services work being solicited, this code shows little relevant recent activity for firms pursuing autologous tissue grafting or ear reconstruction contracts.