UNSPSC 85764268: Alteration of head with synthetic substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to alteration of head with synthetic 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 0W000JZ

UNSPSC 85764268 Alteration of head with synthetic substitute, open approach is a Commodity code that shows substantial mismatch between its nominal scope and actual state and local procurement activity. The recent opportunities posted under this code include independent medical evaluation services for disability pension determinations, occupational health surveillance programs, pharmacy benefit management administration, surgical care management networks, emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth, and temporary health professional staffing placement — none of which involve surgical alteration of the head or synthetic head reconstruction. The code's technical medical designation does not reflect the portfolio of administrative healthcare services, benefits program management, and occupational medicine services that state and local governments are currently soliciting under it.

Recent activity spans Arizona, Washington, California, and Florida, with issuing bodies including city retirement offices (Phoenix), state transportation departments (Washington State Department of Transportation on behalf of Washington State Ferries), county probation departments (Harris County), county boards of commissioners (Collier County), county health systems (Santa Clara), and municipal employee benefit programs (Long Beach). Representative opportunities include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services (due October 16, 2026, maximum compensation $750,000 over five years), the Washington State Department of Transportation's RFP for occupational medical surveillance services across 14 ferry system locations (due October 9, 2026, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for August 31, 2026), and Collier County's RFP for pharmacy benefit management services covering approximately 2,400 enrolled employees with historical annual pharmacy spending around $8.7 million. The code appears to capture healthcare administration and occupational health contracting rather than surgical procedures and should be evaluated accordingly or recategorized by issuing procurement offices.