UNSPSC 85501038: Reposition left internal carotid artery, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to reposition left internal carotid artery, 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 03SL0ZZ

UNSPSC 85501038 Reposition left internal carotid artery, open approach is a Commodity code that nominally describes a surgical procedure; however, state and local opportunities posted under this code show little alignment with vascular surgery services. The recent solicitations tagged to this code instead cover occupational health surveillance, disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, specialty surgical networks through Centers of Excellence, temporary clinical staffing, and emergency services for detained youth — none of which directly corresponds to carotid artery repositioning work. The code appears to be applied as a catch-all for medical services procurement rather than its procedural definition.

State and local issuing bodies using this code include counties (Collier County, Harris County, Santa Clara County), cities (Phoenix, Long Beach), and state departments (Washington State Department of Transportation on behalf of Washington State Ferries). Geographic activity spans Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, and Washington. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services due October 16, 2026 (budget ceiling $750,000 over five years); the Washington State Department of Transportation's RFP for occupational medical surveillance services due October 9, 2026, with a pre-bid conference on August 31, 2026; and the County of Santa Clara Health System's multiple-award qualification vehicle for temporary health professional staffing due October 7, 2026. These solicitations suggest the code is being used to tag broad healthcare administration and staffing services rather than surgical procedures, signaling a mismatch between the nominal code definition and current state and local procurement practice under it.