UNSPSC 85521711: Insertion of intraluminal device into azygos vein, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of intraluminal device into azygos 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 05H00DZ

UNSPSC 85521711 Insertion of intraluminal device into azygos vein, open approach is a Commodity code that does not align with the state and local contract opportunities posted under it. The recent opportunities solicited medical evaluation and staffing services, occupational health surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, and surgical procedure networks — none of which involve vascular intervention procedures or intraluminal device placement. The code shows little relevant recent activity for firms pursuing state and local government work in the scope its name describes.

The mismatch between the code's clinical definition and the procurement activity tagged to it suggests the UNSPSC categorization may not reflect actual purchasing patterns at the state and local level, or opportunities have been misclassified. Business development professionals evaluating this code should verify the accuracy of opportunity tagging before committing resources to pursue work under it.