UNSPSC 85682304: Revision of synthetic substitute in skull, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to revision of synthetic substitute in skull, 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 0NW0XJZ

UNSPSC 85682304 Revision of synthetic substitute in skull, external approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment between its nominal scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The code's title suggests orthopedic or neurosurgical implant revision services, yet recent solicitations tagged under this code primarily solicit medical evaluation, surveillance, and staffing services unrelated to skull reconstruction or synthetic implants. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office sought independent medical evaluation services for disability determinations; the Washington State Department of Transportation requested occupational medical surveillance for ferry workers; Santa Clara County Health System established a temporary staffing pool for ancillary clinical positions including audiology, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, and therapy services; and Collier County issued an RFP for pharmacy benefit management. Harris County Juvenile Probation Department posted an RFI for emergency and inpatient hospital services for detained youth, and the City of Long Beach solicited a surgical carve-out benefit program for Centers of Excellence networks. None of these procurements involve skull reconstruction, synthetic implants, or orthopedic revision surgery.

The geographic spread spans Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, and Washington across multiple jurisdictions including city retirement boards, state departments of transportation, county health systems, county probation departments, and city employee benefits offices. No repeat buyers appear under this code in the recent record. Because the code's nominal scope does not match the work actually being solicited, the mismatch suggests either data-entry error in the source material or misclassification by the issuing bodies. No recent opportunities directly address skull implant revision or synthetic bone reconstruction services.