UNSPSC 85494178: Excision of chordae tendineae, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to excision of chordae tendineae, 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 02B90ZZ

UNSPSC 85494178 Excision of chordae tendineae, open approach is a Commodity code that describes a specific surgical procedure for cardiac valve repair. The recent state and local opportunities posted under this code do not reflect surgical services or cardiac procedures; instead, they document procurement for inmate medical and pharmacy services, pharmacy benefit management, virtual primary and urgent care services, peer support for behavioral health workers, and fire department medical director services. The code shows no alignment between its nominal scope and the actual work being solicited by state and local jurisdictions. A review of the most recent postings reveals that the code captures a diverse mix of healthcare administration, population health management, and clinical support services rather than the specialized cardiac surgical intervention the code purports to describe.

The geographic distribution of recent opportunities spans Florida (Collier County and Monroe County), Georgia (Columbus Consolidated Government), California (San Mateo County), and California (Santa Monica Fire Department), reflecting activity across multiple regions. Representative recent opportunities include the Columbus Consolidated Government's RFP for inmate medical and pharmacy services for Muscogee County Prison (RFP 26-0008, due May 15, 2026), Collier County's RFP for pharmacy benefit management services covering approximately 2,400 employees and 4,800 covered members (RFP 25-8414, due April 9, 2026), and Monroe County's RFP for virtual primary and urgent care services (due April 16, 2026). The code demonstrates little relevant recent activity and warrants reassessment for accuracy and proper categorization within the UNSPSC taxonomy.