UNSPSC 85682503: Replacement of left ethmoid bone with autologous tissue substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to replacement of left ethmoid bone with autologous tissue substitute, 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 0NRG07Z

UNSPSC 85682503 Replacement of left ethmoid bone with autologous tissue substitute, open approach (Commodity) shows no relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The six most recent opportunities tagged under this code span independent medical evaluation services for pension disability determinations, surgical benefit carve-out programs for municipal employees, occupational medical surveillance for state ferry workers, emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth, pharmacy benefit management administration, and temporary health professional staffing—none of which involve ethmoid bone replacement or orthopedic surgical procedures. The code's nominal scope (a specific surgical intervention) does not match the actual work state and local governments are soliciting under this tag.

The mismatch suggests the code has been applied inconsistently or incorrectly by issuing bodies. State and local procurement professionals evaluating this code should verify the actual UNSPSC classification before submitting proposals; responding to opportunities in this code block would likely require retooling of organizational capability around medical administration, benefits consulting, occupational health compliance, and staffing coordination rather than surgical implants or bone replacement materials. The code warrants a skip pending clarification of correct classification.