UNSPSC 85511269: Repair inferior mesenteric artery, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to repair inferior mesenteric artery, 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 04QB0ZZ

UNSPSC 85511269 Repair inferior mesenteric artery, open approach (Commodity) shows minimal relevance to state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a specific surgical procedure, but the recent opportunities posted under this classification do not involve surgical services or vascular repair work. Instead, the opportunities reflect a significant mismatch: Columbus Consolidated Government solicited inmate medical and pharmacy services for Muscogee County Prison; Collier County sought Pharmacy Benefit Management Services; Monroe County requested Virtual Primary and Urgent Care Services; San Mateo County Health issued an RFP for peer support services for peer workers; and Santa Monica Fire Department sought a Fire Department Medical Director. None of these solicitations involve repair of the inferior mesenteric artery or open surgical procedures of any kind. The code appears to have been applied incorrectly to these opportunities.

The geographic spread of recent opportunities spans Florida (Collier County and Monroe County), Georgia (Columbus Consolidated Government), California (San Mateo County and Santa Monica), and reflects a mix of county health departments, corrections systems, and municipal agencies. Activity includes medical and pharmacy administration, virtual care platforms, peer support programs, and medical direction services—all operational healthcare management rather than surgical intervention. Given the fundamental disconnect between the code's intended scope and actual procurement use, this code does not represent a viable market segment for surgical service providers or equipment suppliers focused on vascular repair work.