UNSPSC 85521461: Occlusion of left vertebral vein, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to occlusion of left vertebral vein, 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 05LS4ZZ

UNSPSC 85521461 Occlusion of left vertebral vein, percutaneous endoscopic approach is a Commodity code that shows no relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The code's nominal scope — a specific surgical procedure — does not match the work actually being solicited under it. Recent opportunities posted against this code involve independent medical evaluations for disability benefit determinations, pharmacy benefit management, occupational medical surveillance, specialty surgical networks, youth detention healthcare services, and temporary health professional staffing — none of which are vascular interventions or endoscopic procedures. The source does not support that state and local governments are procuring occlusion services under this code at this time.

The code should not be pursued based on recent activity. The mismatch between the code's clinical definition and the actual scope of posted solicitations signals either a cataloging error in the underlying procurement system or that the code is not the appropriate vehicle for capturing relevant market activity. Business development professionals should verify whether a different UNSPSC code more accurately reflects the medical services state and local bodies are actually buying, or confirm with procurement offices whether this code has been correctly applied to their opportunities.