UNSPSC 85521018: Supplement left vertebral vein with autologous tissue substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to supplement left vertebral vein with autologous 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 05US07Z

UNSPSC 85521018 Supplement left vertebral vein with autologous tissue substitute, open approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal relevant state and local procurement activity. The recent solicitation records tagged under this code reflect healthcare administration and medical services contracting—occupational medical surveillance, disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, surgical care networks, and temporary clinical staffing—rather than the specific surgical procedure the code nominally describes. State and local buyers do not solicit cardiovascular surgical implants or tissue substitutes through standard procurement channels; these are typically acquired through hospital group purchasing organizations or direct vendor relationships outside the formal RFP process.

The few opportunities flagged under this code span health systems and county procurement offices across Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington, including the City of Phoenix Retirement Office (independent medical evaluations), the City of Long Beach (surgical care carve-out program), the Washington State Department of Transportation (occupational medical surveillance), Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (specialty medical services), Collier County Board of County Commissioners (pharmacy benefit management), and Santa Clara County Health System (temporary clinical staffing). These solicitations address upstream healthcare administration and service delivery rather than procurement of medical devices or surgical supplies. The code appears misapplied to this procurement activity, and bidders should verify that opportunities tagged under UNSPSC 85521018 align with their actual service offerings before investing in pursuit.