UNSPSC 85471854: Insertion of neurostimulator lead into cerebral ventricle, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of neurostimulator lead into cerebral ventricle, open approach. This surgical 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 00H60MZ

UNSPSC 85471854 Insertion of neurostimulator lead into cerebral ventricle, open approach is a Commodity code with minimal recent state and local procurement activity aligned to its clinical procedure scope. The recent opportunities posted under this code do not reflect neurostimulation surgical services; instead, they cover occupational medical surveillance, disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, surgical benefits carve-outs for Centers of Excellence networks, emergency and specialty care for detained youth, and independent medical examinations for retirement determinations. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope—a specific neurosurgical procedure—and the actual recent solicitations signals that this code sees little relevant procurement activity from state and local issuers.

No recent state or local opportunities directly solicit neurostimulator lead insertion services or related implantable neurostimulation devices and supplies under this code. The opportunities listed appear to have been tagged with this UNSPSC designation in error or as a catchall administrative classification, rather than reflecting genuine demand for the specialized procedure or associated medical devices the code describes. Firms pursuing state and local opportunities in occupational health, medical staffing, or employee health benefits may encounter this code in procurement systems, but should not interpret recent posting activity as a signal of market demand for neurostimulation implantation services from state agencies, counties, cities, school districts, or other public bodies.