UNSPSC 85681111: Revision of internal fixation device in nasal bone, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to revision of internal fixation device in nasal bone, 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 0NWB04Z

UNSPSC 85681111 Revision of internal fixation device in nasal bone, open approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment between its nominal scope and actual recent state and local procurement activity. The code's title suggests orthopedic surgical implants for nasal bone procedures, yet the recent solicitations tagged under it span occupational medical surveillance, disability medical evaluation services, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, surgical benefits carve-outs for Centers of Excellence, and emergency medical services for detained youth — none of which involve nasal bone fixation devices or surgical implants. The mismatch indicates either a cataloging error in how opportunities are being tagged at the source level or a fundamental misalignment between the code's intended scope and state and local procurement practice.

The geographic spread of recent activity includes Arizona (City of Phoenix), California (City of Long Beach and County of Santa Clara), Florida (Collier County and Harris County, Texas, though Harris County is not California), and Washington State (WSDOT). No single state or issuing-body type dominates. Without recent opportunities that actually involve revision of nasal bone fixation devices or related orthopedic surgical implants, pursuing activity under this code's nominal scope requires independent market research into state and local purchasing patterns for surgical implants and devices — the posted opportunities do not support a pursue decision based on demonstrated demand.