UNSPSC 85802263: Immobilization of abdominal wall using cast

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a placement intervention or procedure to immobilization of abdominal wall using cast. 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 2W33X2Z

UNSPSC 85802263 Immobilization of abdominal wall using cast is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity in state and local procurement. The recent opportunities tagged under this code do not describe abdominal wall immobilization services or related orthopedic casting. Instead, the opportunities span clinical laboratory testing, occupational health screening, drug and alcohol testing, postmortem analysis, pharmacy benefit management, histology services, medical technician positions, and inmate medical services—none of which align with the nominal scope of abdominal wall immobilization or casting supplies. The mismatch between the code's taxonomy name and the work actually being solicited suggests the code either is being misapplied by issuing bodies or sees negligible activity in the state and local space.

The opportunities in the source reflect a much broader pattern of state and local procurement for clinical and occupational health services, spanning Illinois, Texas, Michigan, Kentucky, Georgia, Colorado, Florida, Oregon, Nevada, and other states. However, these solicitations do not support pursuit under UNSPSC 85802263. A business development professional evaluating this code should note that current activity does not support the medical device or casting-service interpretation the code name suggests, and should verify the correct taxonomy assignment before investing in pursuit under this classification.