UNSPSC 85501055: Replacement of intracranial artery with autologous tissue substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to replacement of intracranial artery with autologous 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 03RG07Z

UNSPSC 85501055 Replacement of intracranial artery with autologous tissue substitute, open approach is a Commodity code that does not align with the recent state and local contract opportunities posted under this designation. The six recent opportunities span occupational medical surveillance, independent disability medical evaluations, surgical benefit carve-out programs, pharmacy benefit management, emergency medical services for detained youth, and temporary ancillary health professional staffing—none of which involve intracranial artery replacement procedures or surgical interventions of that specificity. The code's nominal scope describes a discrete surgical procedure requiring specialized vascular neurosurgical capability, but the posted opportunities reflect purchasing around medical administration, benefits management, occupational health screening, and staffing services. State and local governments do not appear to be soliciting intracranial artery replacement services as a standalone commodity under this code.

No decision-relevant recent procurement activity exists under this code for surgical practices or vendors offering intracranial artery replacement procedures. This code shows a clear mismatch between its taxonomy definition and the current state and local contracting landscape; vendors with specialized capabilities in this procedure should not prioritize pursuit under this designation.