UNSPSC 85472708: Drainage of epidural space with drainage device, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to drainage of epidural space with drainage device, 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 009300Z

UNSPSC 85472708 Drainage of epidural space with drainage device, open approach is a Commodity code that shows no meaningful recent state and local procurement activity aligned with its nominal clinical scope. The six recent opportunities posted under this code—independent medical evaluation services for disability pension determinations, surgical benefit carve-out programs, occupational medical surveillance, specialty medical services for detained youth, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary health professional staffing—involve administrative healthcare services, benefits program management, and clinical staffing, but do not involve epidural drainage procedures or associated implantable devices. The opportunities span multiple issuing bodies including city retirement offices, county human resources departments, state transportation authorities, county probation departments, and county health systems, with no single repeat buyer.

Geographic activity appears across Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington, but the code's lack of alignment with actual clinical procurement needs suggests this UNSPSC assignment reflects a data-classification mismatch rather than genuine market activity. State and local governments do not procure epidural drainage procedures or devices through traditional procurement channels; such services are typically delivered within existing healthcare provider networks, hospital departments, or managed care agreements that fall outside direct commodity purchasing. Pursuing this code is not recommended without clarification from the issuing body about the actual deliverable being sought.