UNSPSC 85521500: Principal veins brain and spinal cord, percutaneous endoscopic approach-part B
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NIGP codes for 85521500
| NIGP code |
|---|
| 94857 Medical Services, Surgical |
Definition
This class includes one or more of 18 standard surgical interventions or procedures on component parts of the principal veins of the brain and spinal cord with percutaneous endoscopic approach. These surgical interventions or procedures are listed in the World Health Organization's International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems or ICD-10 PCS under code 05.
About UNSPSC 85521500
UNSPSC 85521500 Principal veins brain and spinal cord, percutaneous endoscopic approach-part B (Class) does not align with recent state and local procurement activity. The code's nominal scope describes a highly specific surgical procedure, but the recent opportunities posted under this classification involve occupational medical surveillance, disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, specialty surgical carve-out networks, and youth detention medical services—none of which involve intracranial or spinal neurovascular procedures. The mismatch suggests this code is either rarely used for state and local procurement or has been applied incorrectly to health services opportunities that fall outside its intended scope.
The available records show activity across multiple states and issuing bodies: the City of Phoenix Retirement Office (Arizona), the City of Long Beach (California), the Washington State Department of Transportation (Washington), Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (Texas), Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida), and the County of Santa Clara Health System (California). No representative opportunities under this code actually solicit neurovascular surgical services or related medical devices. State and local procurement activity under this code appears minimal or misclassified; business development professionals should verify the correct UNSPSC family and class codes applicable to their service lines before committing resources to pursuit.
Quick answers
What is UNSPSC 85521500?
UNSPSC 85521500 is Principal veins brain and spinal cord, percutaneous endoscopic approach-part B, a class in UNSPSC 85000000, Healthcare Services.
What codes are under UNSPSC 85521500?
UNSPSC 85521500 has 55 codes under it with their own GovTribe pages, including 85521501 Drainage of left vertebral vein, percutaneous endoscopic approach; 85521502 Drainage of left vertebral vein with drainage device, percutaneous endoscopic approach; and 85521503 Drainage of right vertebral vein, percutaneous endoscopic approach.
Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 85521500?
UNSPSC 85521500 maps to 1 NIGP code, 94857 Medical Services, Surgical.
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