UNSPSC 85482315: Release thoracic nerve, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to release thoracic 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 01N80ZZ

UNSPSC 85482315 Release thoracic nerve, open approach is a Commodity code that does not match the work actually being solicited under it in recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally refers to a surgical procedure, but recent postings under this code span occupational health surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth, independent disability medical evaluations, and surgical procedure carve-out networks — none of which involve thoracic nerve release. The mismatch appears systematic rather than incidental; the code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its stated scope.

Activity under the code draws from diverse issuing bodies across multiple states. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office seeks independent medical evaluation services for disability benefit determinations under an RFP due October 16, 2026 with a maximum contract value of $750,000 over five years. The Washington State Department of Transportation, on behalf of Washington State Ferries, issued an RFP for occupational medical surveillance services with a pre-bid conference held August 31, 2026 and proposals due October 9, 2026. The City of Long Beach solicited a surgical procedure carve-out benefit program for employees and retirees through an RFP due October 7, 2026. Harris County Juvenile Probation Department issued an RFI for emergency, inpatient, and specialty healthcare services for detained youth with responses due September 25, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners solicited pharmacy benefit management services under an RFP with a three-year initial term effective January 1, 2026, with historical pharmacy spending of approximately $8.7 million annually. The County of Santa Clara Health System established a qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing across 13 ancillary clinical categories with proposals due October 7, 2026. Geographic activity spans Arizona, Washington State, California, Texas, and Florida. Vendors evaluating this code should verify alignment between their capabilities and the actual medical services being purchased by confirming the applicable scope before pursuing opportunities tagged under this UNSPSC classification.