UNSPSC 85481772: Insertion of neurostimulator lead into peripheral nerve, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of neurostimulator lead into peripheral nerve, 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 01HY0MZ

UNSPSC 85481772 Insertion of neurostimulator lead into peripheral nerve, open approach (Commodity) shows a significant mismatch between its nominal scope—a specific surgical implant procedure—and recent state and local procurement activity under the code. The opportunities posted against this code include independent medical evaluation services, surgery benefit carve-out programs, occupational medical surveillance, emergency and specialty care for detained youth, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary health professional staffing. None of these solicitations involve neurostimulator lead insertion or peripheral nerve procedures.

The code displays no relevant recent activity aligned with its stated scope. State and local jurisdictions—including Phoenix, Long Beach, Washington State, Harris County, Collier County, and Santa Clara County—are using this code designation for general healthcare administration, benefits management, and staffing services that do not engage the surgical implant work the code nominally describes. The tagging appears to reflect a cataloging inconsistency rather than active procurement interest in peripheral nerve neurostimulation. Practitioners evaluating this code should verify current classification guidance with issuing agencies before pursuing; the code as currently applied does not support reliable market intelligence for implant-focused vendors.