UNSPSC 85731163: Removal of intraluminal device from bladder, via natural or artificial opening

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of intraluminal device from bladder, via natural or artificial opening. 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 0TPB7DZ

UNSPSC 85731163 Removal of intraluminal device from bladder, via natural or artificial opening is a Commodity code whose designation does not align with the state and local procurement activity currently tagged under it. The recent solicitations posted under this code do not involve urological medical devices or bladder procedures; instead, they span occupational health surveillance, disability medical evaluations, surgical benefit administration, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and youth detention healthcare services. The code shows minimal relevant recent activity for its stated scope.

The mismatch between the code's nominal clinical procedure and the actual work being solicited suggests either miscategorization at posting or a systematic tagging issue within the state and local procurement system. Vendors pursuing opportunities under this code should verify the actual scope of work in each RFP before committing bid resources, as the code name alone is not predictive of the services or products required.