UNSPSC 85511159: Supplement abdominal aorta with synthetic substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to supplement abdominal aorta with synthetic 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 04U00JZ

UNSPSC 85511159 Supplement abdominal aorta with synthetic substitute, open approach is a Commodity code that does not align with the recent state and local contract opportunities sourced. The code designates a specific surgical medical device or procedure — the implantation of a synthetic abdominal aortic graft — yet the opportunities posted under this code describe comprehensive healthcare services procurement, pharmacy benefit management, virtual primary care platforms, peer support programs, and fire department medical direction. None of these solicitations involve procurement of synthetic aortic implants or related surgical devices.

The mismatch between the code's clinical specification and the actual work being solicited indicates that this Commodity code shows little relevant recent activity in state and local procurement. State and local health systems, counties, and special districts that post these opportunities do not appear to be using UNSPSC 85511159 to identify procurement of abdominal aortic grafts; the code has been applied instead to broader healthcare services contracts that fall outside the device's scope. Procurement professionals evaluating this code should flag the classification inconsistency with issuing bodies and confirm whether state and local buyers actually solicit synthetic aortic implants separately or through integrated surgical supply agreements that carry different UNSPSC designations.