UNSPSC 85901245: Tone decay assessment using tympanometer

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a physical rehabilitation intervention or procedure of tone decay assessment using tympanometer. This 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 F13Z83Z

UNSPSC 85901245 Tone decay assessment using tympanometer is a Commodity code that shows a significant mismatch between its nominal scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The code name describes an audiological diagnostic procedure, yet the recent opportunities posted under this code consist entirely of sign language interpreting services, special education contracted services (which include interpreting as one component among many), and a health plan data abstraction technology procurement—none of which align with tympanometric assessment. State and local governments posting under this code are primarily school districts in Texas and Florida, plus Tacoma Public Schools in Washington and a California health plan. The interpreting services represent the clearest pattern: Katy Independent School District (Texas) and Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) both solicited sign language interpreting for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, while Eanes Independent School District (Texas) and Tacoma Public Schools included interpreting as part of broader special education contracted-services portfolios. Hillsborough County's RFP 26041-DST estimated an annual budget of $950,000 for interpreting services across 235 schools serving approximately 75 students requiring sign language interpreters.

Recent opportunities cluster in Texas and Florida, with secondary activity in Washington and California. Katy ISD issued RFP 2518YT (due July 8, 2026) for sign language interpreting across multiple school districts in the West 10 RDSPD/Deaf Education Cooperative, requiring BEI or RID certification and hourly pricing across certified ASL, pre-certified, CART, and specialty interpreter categories. Hillsborough County Public Schools issued RFP 26041-DST (due April 15, 2026) requiring minimum EIPA level 3.5 or RID/BEI certification, 24/7 availability with 30-minute response time, and a $950,000 estimated annual budget with intent to award one primary contractor and multiple alternates. Eanes ISD issued RFP 26-31-04-201 (due April 20, 2026) for special education contracted services with an estimated $3 million annual spend. The code appears to be a miscategorization—the recent procurement activity under 85901245 does not reflect audiological testing but rather educational support services, suggesting vendors pursuing interpreting work should verify the actual UNSPSC code assignment in each individual RFP rather than rely on the code taxonomy alone.