UNSPSC 85683238: Replacement of skull with synthetic substitute, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to replacement of skull with synthetic substitute, percutaneous endoscopic 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 0NR04JZ

UNSPSC 85683238 Replacement of skull with synthetic substitute, percutaneous endoscopic approach is a Commodity code that shows no recent state and local procurement activity aligned with its nominal scope. The code's title describes a specific neurosurgical procedure, but the six recent opportunities posted under this code address occupational medical surveillance, disability medical evaluations, surgical benefit administration, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency medical services for youth in custody — none of which involve skull replacement procedures or neurosurgery. The mismatch suggests either errant code assignment by issuing bodies or the UNSPSC classification system applied to these procurement records does not reflect the work actually being solicited.

The opportunities span multiple issuing bodies — city retirement offices, municipal health systems, county departments, state transportation agencies, and county commissions across Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington — but none are pursuing the implant, surgical procedure, or orthopedic device work the code's title implies. Without verifiable recent activity under the code's actual scope, evaluation of pursuing work under UNSPSC 85683238 should be deferred until opportunities surface that reflect skull replacement or comparable craniofacial surgical procedures.