UNSPSC 85505013: Replacement of left ulnar artery with nonautologous tissue substitute, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to replacement of left ulnar artery with nonautologous tissue substitute, 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 03RA4KZ

UNSPSC 85505013 Replacement of left ulnar artery with nonautologous tissue substitute, percutaneous endoscopic approach (Commodity) shows little relevant recent activity. State and local procurement bodies do not buy arterial replacement procedures as a commodity — the code describes a specific clinical intervention suited to medical billing taxonomies, not purchasing. The recent opportunities posted under this code span independent medical evaluations for pension disability determinations, surgical benefit carve-outs for health plans, occupational medical surveillance, youth detention healthcare, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary health professional staffing. None of these align with vascular surgical repair.

The mismatch between code intent and actual procurement is significant. If state or local bodies were sourcing vascular surgery services or implantable devices for such procedures, those would fall under medical supply or clinical service codes at the Family or Class tier — not a Commodity code describing a specific operative technique. The code appears to have been misapplied to broader health services solicitations. Firms evaluating pursuit should treat this code as inactive for state and local procurement purposes and focus instead on health services, staffing, and benefits-management codes that match the work actually being bought in these markets.