UNSPSC 85491036: Replacement of thoracic aorta with nonautologous tissue substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to replacement of thoracic aorta with nonautologous tissue substitute, 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 02RW0KZ

UNSPSC 85491036 Replacement of thoracic aorta with nonautologous tissue substitute, open approach is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity. The code nominally describes a surgical procedure, but the state and local contract opportunities tagged under it do not reflect procurement of thoracic aorta replacement services or related implantable medical devices. Instead, the recent solicitations posted under this code span independent medical evaluation services, surgical benefit carve-out programs, occupational medical surveillance, specialty and emergency healthcare for youth in detention, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary health professional staffing — none of which align with thoracic aorta replacement procurement.

The mismatch between the code's scope and the actual work being solicited suggests either classification error in the opportunity records or a data alignment issue in how these opportunities were tagged. Business development professionals should verify the correct UNSPSC classification before pursuing activity under this code, as the recent opportunities do not represent procurement of thoracic aorta replacement products or services.