UNSPSC 85802203: Traction of left inguinal region

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a placement intervention or procedure to traction of left inguinal region. This placement 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 2W67XZZ

UNSPSC 85802203 Traction of left inguinal region is a Commodity code that shows a significant mismatch between its nominal scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The code's abstract medical designation does not align with any of the opportunities posted under it. The recent solicitations tagged to this code encompass clinical laboratory testing (blood work, drug screening, diagnostic panels), occupational health examinations (physicals, audiometry, respirator clearance), medical surveillance services, postmortem testing, wastewater and environmental sample analysis, pharmacy benefit management, histology services, and inmate medical care—none of which relate to surgical traction procedures or inguinal hernia treatment. This appears to be a classification error in the state and local procurement data sources rather than genuine demand for the service the code describes.

State and local issuing bodies posting under this code include state health departments and mental health facilities (Illinois Department of Human Services, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Colorado Department of Human Services, Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs), county and municipal health agencies (Harris County, Hillsborough County, Brevard County, Collier County), school districts (Austin ISD, Northside ISD), fire departments, law enforcement training, and specialized providers such as the District of Columbia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Kentucky, Michigan, Florida, Illinois, Colorado, and Oregon, with scattered activity in Georgia, Nevada, and other states. Representative recent opportunities include the Illinois Department of Human Services IFB for clinical laboratory services at 14 mental health facilities (due August 4, 2026), the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB for lead sample analysis services requiring EPA-NLLAP accreditation (due July 31, 2026), Hillsborough County ITB for comprehensive occupational wellness examinations for firefighters estimated at $2.48 million over three years (due July 21, 2026), and the Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs RFPs for medical laboratory services at multiple veterans centers (multiple dates in April through July 2026). The code shows little relevant recent activity and warrants reclassification review by procurement data governance teams.