UNSPSC 85501028: Supplement left internal carotid artery with synthetic substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to supplement left internal carotid artery with synthetic 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 03UL0JZ

UNSPSC 85501028 Supplement left internal carotid artery with synthetic substitute, open approach is a Commodity code nominally describing surgical procedure codes, but the recent state and local opportunities posted under this code show no alignment with vascular surgical procedures or medical device implantation. Instead, the opportunities posted under the code cover occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluations for disability determinations, pharmacy benefit management, Centers of Excellence carve-out administration, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency medical services for detained youth — none of which involve carotid artery supplementation or surgical implant supply. The code shows little relevant recent activity to the scope implied by its name.

The geographic spread of the misaligned opportunities spans Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington, with issuing bodies including city retirement offices, county health systems, county commissioners, and state transportation departments. The Washington State Department of Transportation's occupational medical surveillance RFP (RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026) and the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's independent medical evaluation services RFP (RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026) represent the most recent postings, but neither involves the procedure or device category the UNSPSC code describes. Bidders pursuing work under this code should verify direct alignment with specific procurement documents before investing in proposal development, as the tagging of these medical and administrative services opportunities under a surgical implant procedure code indicates potential data-quality issues in the underlying solicitation system.