UNSPSC 85491218: Bypass thoracic aorta to pulmonary trunk with autologous arterial tissue, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to bypass thoracic aorta to pulmonary trunk with autologous arterial tissue, 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 021W0AP

UNSPSC 85491218 Bypass thoracic aorta to pulmonary trunk with autologous arterial tissue, open approach is a Commodity code that does not align with recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a specific cardiac surgical procedure, but the six opportunities posted between July and September 2026 address occupational medical surveillance, disability medical evaluations, surgical benefit carve-out programs, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency medical services for detained youth—none of which involve the specialized thoracic aorta-pulmonary trunk bypass procedure the code names.

The mismatch suggests either code misapplication during opportunity tagging or a fundamental disconnect between the taxonomy definition and current state and local health procurement practice. State and local health agencies sourcing medical services, benefits administration, clinical staffing, and occupational health programs do not currently tag those procurements with this Commodity code. Parties evaluating this code should verify whether opportunities actually seeking bypass-procedure-related services (surgical implants, device management, provider networks for specialized cardiac care) are being tagged elsewhere, or whether state and local governments are not actively purchasing under this code at present.