UNSPSC 85503937: Supplement left radial artery with nonautologous tissue substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to supplement left radial artery with nonautologous 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 03UC0KZ

UNSPSC 85503937 Supplement left radial artery with nonautologous tissue substitute, open approach is a Commodity code that does not reflect the work actually being solicited under this code in recent state and local procurement activity. The recent opportunities posted under this code span occupational medical surveillance, disability benefit medical record review and independent medical evaluation, surgical and specialty procedure networks, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency medical services for detained youth. None of these solicitations involve vascular surgery, prosthetic tissue substitutes, or radiological interventions. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope—a specific surgical procedure on the radial artery—and the diverse administrative, occupational health, staffing, and benefits-management services actually being procured suggests either miscoding at the source or fundamental misalignment between the UNSPSC taxonomy assignment and the work being purchased.

The recent opportunities show activity across state departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), county governments (Harris County, Collier County, Santa Clara County), cities (Phoenix, Long Beach), and health systems. The Washington State Ferries occupational medical surveillance RFP (RFP20260825) due October 9, 2026 and the City of Phoenix disability medical evaluation services RFP (RTMRFP26001) due October 16, 2026 represent the most directly medical-service-focused solicitations. Geographic spread includes Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington, with no concentration pattern evident. The code shows no recent activity aligned with its stated commodity scope and does not merit pursuit under its nominal definition.