UNSPSC 85901251: Visual reinforcement audiometry assessment using audiometer

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a physical rehabilitation intervention or procedure of visual reinforcement audiometry assessment using audiometer. 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 F13Z61Z

UNSPSC 85901251 Visual reinforcement audiometry assessment using audiometer is a Commodity code that should be read narrowly: the code's nominal name references a specific diagnostic tool and clinical procedure, but recent state and local solicitations tagged under this code overwhelmingly procure interpreting services for deaf and hard-of-hearing populations, audiology services more broadly, and temporary staffing for ancillary health professionals including audiology. The actual buying under this code spans sign language interpreting (certified ASL and transliteration), oral interpreting, audiology assessment and hearing aid services, and vision and hearing support services delivered in educational settings and state-supported facilities. Issuing bodies are predominantly independent school districts (Katy ISD, Hillsborough County Public Schools, Tacoma Public Schools, Birdville ISD), state health agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission), county health systems (Santa Clara County), and educational cooperatives (Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative, H-GAC). School districts appear as repeat buyers across multiple recent solicitations, driven by growing demand for interpreter coverage and special education support services.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Florida, with three school districts issuing interpreter or special education RFPs and one state health agency (HHSC) soliciting audiology services for a state-supported living center. Representative opportunities include Hillsborough County Public Schools (Tampa, Florida) issuing RFP 26041-DST for interpreting services with a $950,000 annual budget and response deadline of April 15, 2026; Birdville Independent School District (northeast Texas) requesting competitive sealed proposals for 23 line items of special education contracted services including audiology and speech language therapy, due October 21, 2026; Katy Independent School District requesting sign language interpreting proposals under RFP 2518YT, due July 8, 2026; and Texas Health and Human Services Commission requesting audiology services for Richmond State Supported Living Center through IFB HHS0017735V2 with bids due August 31, 2026. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope (visual reinforcement audiometry assessment) and the actual buying (interpreting services and general audiology) suggests either misclassification at source or that the code functions as a catch-all for hearing-related and communication-access services in educational procurement systems.