UNSPSC 85511244: Replacement of superior mesenteric artery with synthetic substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to replacement of superior mesenteric artery 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 04R50JZ

UNSPSC 85511244 Replacement of superior mesenteric artery with synthetic substitute, open approach is a Commodity code whose nominal title describes a surgical procedure, but recent state and local procurement activity tagged under this code bears no relation to vascular surgery. The most recent solicitations—independent medical evaluation services, pharmacy benefit management, occupational health surveillance, and temporary health professional staffing—address administrative, occupational health, and workforce management functions rather than surgical interventions or medical device procurement. The code shows no recent activity aligned with its stated scope of superior mesenteric artery replacement or related vascular surgery supplies and services.

The geographic and issuing-body pattern reflects general healthcare purchasing by state and local health systems and employee benefit programs rather than procurement of surgical procedures. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office, the City of Long Beach, the Washington State Department of Transportation, Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, Collier County Board of County Commissioners, and the County of Santa Clara Health System have all posted opportunities under this code in the past two months, spanning Arizona, California, Washington, Texas, and Florida. However, none of these solicitations address vascular surgery, arterial replacement, or related medical device categories. This code appears to be a data-entry or taxonomy-mapping error in the source systems of these jurisdictions; pursuit under the nominal code name is not advised without direct inquiry to the issuing body about intended scope.