UNSPSC 85473107: Drainage of cervical spinal cord with drainage device, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to drainage of cervical spinal cord 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 009W00Z

UNSPSC 85473107 Drainage of cervical spinal cord with drainage device, open approach is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a surgical procedure, but the recent opportunities posted under this code do not solicit surgical drainage devices or related implantable medical equipment. Instead, the opportunities span independent medical evaluation services, pharmacy benefit management, occupational medical surveillance, surgical benefit carve-out programs, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency medical services for youth in custody—none of which align with the code's stated scope of cervical spinal cord drainage procedures or devices. The mismatch suggests the code has been misapplied to these opportunities or the tagging reflects broader healthcare procurement rather than the specific procedural device the code names.

The recent opportunities originate from diverse issuing bodies including city retirement offices (Phoenix), municipalities (Long Beach), state transportation agencies (Washington), county probation departments (Harris County), county health systems (Santa Clara, Collier County), and county government commissions. Geographic spread includes Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, and Washington. If the code is being used to classify health services contracting more broadly, bidders should verify the correct UNSPSC classification before pursuing opportunities, as the code's nominal definition does not match the work being solicited.