UNSPSC 85501506: Insertion of intraluminal device into left internal carotid artery, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of intraluminal device into left internal carotid artery, percutaneous endoscopic 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 03HL4DZ

UNSPSC 85501506 Insertion of intraluminal device into left internal carotid artery, percutaneous endoscopic approach, a Commodity code, does not align with the work state and local governments are actually buying under this taxonomy designation. Recent opportunities tagged with this code describe independent medical evaluation services, occupational medical surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, surgical benefit administration, and emergency medical services for detained youth — none of which involve intraluminal device insertion or carotid artery procedures. The code appears to be a misclassification artifact in state and local procurement systems rather than a meaningful purchasing category.

The recent-opportunities record shows no relevant medical device procurement or procedural services matching the code's clinical definition. State and local jurisdictions including the City of Phoenix Retirement Office, Washington State Department of Transportation, City of Long Beach, Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, Collier County Board of County Commissioners, and County of Santa Clara Health System have posted opportunities under this code, but none solicit carotid interventions or associated implantable devices. Without concrete evidence of state and local government buying intraluminal devices or performing percutaneous endoscopic carotid procedures, this code presents no actionable procurement signal for business development purposes.