UNSPSC 85503438: Dilation of right external carotid artery with intraluminal device, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to dilation of right external carotid artery with intraluminal device, 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 037M4DZ

UNSPSC 85503438 Dilation of right external carotid artery with intraluminal device, percutaneous endoscopic approach is a Commodity code that shows a significant mismatch between its nominal scope—a specific interventional vascular procedure—and the recent state and local contract opportunities tagged under it. The recent solicitations do not procure the procedure itself or related medical devices and supplies; instead, they cover peripheral health services including disability medical evaluations, occupational health surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary clinical staffing. State and local buying under this code designation encompasses medical administration, workforce health and safety support, benefits management, and contingent health professional placement rather than direct procedural or device procurement.

Activity under this code appears concentrated among county-level purchasing offices and municipal health systems. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office solicited independent medical evaluation services (RFP RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026) as part of public safety pension disability determinations; the Washington State Department of Transportation sought occupational medical surveillance for ferry system workers (RFP RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026); Collier County sought pharmacy benefit management services (RFP 25-8414, due April 9, 2026); and Santa Clara County Health System established a qualified vendor pool for temporary ancillary clinical staffing (RFSQHHSFY270052, due October 7, 2026). Recent geographic activity spans Arizona, Washington, California, and Florida. The code's current tagging appears to reflect administrative or data classification issues within issuing procurement systems rather than accurate commodity categorization; business development professionals should verify code alignment with actual scope during bid preparation, as opportunities may be recoded or clarified during the Q&A cycle.