UNSPSC 85521706: Insertion of infusion device into left innominate vein, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of infusion device into left innominate vein, 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 05H403Z

UNSPSC 85521706 Insertion of infusion device into left innominate vein, open approach is a Commodity code that does not align with state and local procurement activity as reflected in recent opportunities. The code describes a specific surgical procedure, but the state and local solicitations posted under this code in the recent-opportunities block address healthcare services procurement—inmate medical and pharmacy services, pharmacy benefit management, virtual primary and urgent care, peer support services, and fire department medical direction—none of which involve the insertion of infusion devices or surgical procedures. The nominal scope of the code and the actual work being bought through these opportunities represent a significant mismatch, suggesting either a data error in code assignment or a fundamental misalignment between the UNSPSC taxonomy record and purchasing practice.

The recent opportunities that carry this code span multiple issuing bodies across three states: the Columbus Consolidated Government (Georgia), Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida), Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (Florida), San Mateo County Health Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (California), and the Santa Monica Fire Department (California). These jurisdictions are procuring administrative healthcare services, behavioral health support, and medical direction rather than medical devices or surgical interventions. Without opportunities that genuinely reflect procurement under a code describing surgical infusion-device insertion, the code does not present a clear buying signal for vendors pursuing state and local healthcare or medical-product contracts at this time.