UNSPSC 85811901: Introduction of destructive agent into eye, via natural or artificial opening

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NIGP codes for 85811901

Definition

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a administrative intervention or procedure to introduction of destructive agent into eye, via natural or artificial opening. This administrative 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 3E0C7TZ

About UNSPSC 85811901

UNSPSC 85811901 Introduction of destructive agent into eye, via natural or artificial opening is a Commodity code that bears no meaningful relationship to state and local procurement activity. The recent opportunities tagged under this code reflect a fundamental mismatch: the nominal UNSPSC description—a medical procedure involving the introduction of a destructive substance into the eye—does not map to any of the solicitations in the dataset, which span telehealth urgent care, nursing home operations, occupational health services, cancer screening, retinal imaging devices, EMT staffing, employee wellness clinics, behavioral health, orthotic equipment, and other clinical services unrelated to ocular destruction or damage.

State and local governments have tagged dozens of recent healthcare and human services procurements under this code, but the code's literal meaning does not describe what is actually being purchased. This appears to be a classification error at the source level rather than an active procurement category. The issuing bodies—California health plans, Georgia counties, Nevada health authorities, California counties, Colorado human services departments, Texas health commissions, and others—are buying mainstream occupational health, behavioral health, specialty care, and wellness services. The geographic spread spans California, Colorado, Georgia, Nevada, Texas, New York, Florida, Kansas, Oregon, Illinois, and other states. Without resolution of the coding mismatch, this code signals either data quality issues in the procurement system or systematic misclassification rather than genuine buying activity in this commodity area. Pursue only if your firm operates in medical device, medical procedure, or pharmaceutical categories and is confident the code will eventually reflect properly classified eye-care procurement opportunities.

Quick answers

What is UNSPSC 85811901?

UNSPSC 85811901 is Introduction of destructive agent into eye, via natural or artificial opening, a commodity in UNSPSC 85000000, Healthcare Services.

Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 85811901?

UNSPSC 85811901 maps to 1 NIGP code, 94848 Health Care Services (Not Otherwise Classified).

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