UNSPSC 85902828: Binaural hearing aid device fitting using audiometer

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a physical rehabilitation intervention or procedure of binaural hearing aid device fitting 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 F0DZ21Z

UNSPSC 85902828 Binaural hearing aid device fitting using audiometer is a Commodity code, but the recent state and local opportunities tagged under it involve sign language interpreting, special education contracted services, and audiology services rather than hearing aid fitting or devices. The code shows a significant mismatch between its nominal scope and what is actually being solicited. Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa is seeking sign language interpreters ($950,000 annual budget, RFP 26041-DST, proposals due April 15, 2026) to serve deaf and hard-of-hearing students across 235 schools with minimum EIPA level 3.5 or equivalent RID/BEI certification; Katy Independent School District in Texas is requesting sign language interpreting services (RFP 2518YT, proposals due July 8, 2026) across a six-district cooperative; and Birdville Independent School District in northeast Tarrant County is soliciting special education contracted services including audiologist support (ITB 01027, proposals due October 21, 2026) across 30 campuses. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission sought audiology services for Richmond State Supported Living Center (bids HHS0017735 and HHS0017735V2, August 2026) requiring five years of relevant experience and active Texas licensure, covering hearing aid services and vestibular assessment. Tacoma Public Schools requested special education contracted services (RFP26021C, July 3, 2026) including audiology and hearing support services on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed minimum volume.

Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Hillsborough County, Katy, Birdville, Tacoma), state health agencies (Texas HHSC), and county health systems (Santa Clara Health System). Geographic activity centers on Texas (Houston area via H-GAC, northeast Tarrant County, Richmond) and Florida (Tampa Bay), with additional activity in Washington State (Tacoma). The County of Santa Clara Health System established a qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing including audiology (RFSQHHSFY270052, proposals due October 7, 2026), and Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative in Kilgore, Texas, solicited special education supplies discounts through a multi-vendor catalog bid (SPE2628, bids due October 1, 2026, estimated $2.7 million over two years). Most opportunities reflect interpreting and general special education services procurement rather than hearing aid devices or fitting services, suggesting the code assignment does not reflect current buying patterns in state and local education and health procurement.