UNSPSC 85521756: Bypass left subclavian vein to upper vein with nonautologous tissue substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to bypass left subclavian vein to upper vein with nonautologous 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 05160KY

UNSPSC 85521756 Bypass left subclavian vein to upper vein with nonautologous tissue substitute, open approach is a Commodity code nominally describing a specific surgical procedure, yet recent state and local procurement activity under this code shows minimal alignment with that clinical scope. The code appears to be a misclassification or data-entry artifact in the procurement records reviewed; the recent opportunities tagged under it encompass occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluations for disability determinations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, surgical benefit carve-out programs for health plans, and emergency medical services for detained youth — none of which involve the vascular bypass procedure the code nominally describes. State and local health systems, counties, and municipal entities (including the Washington State Department of Transportation, City of Phoenix, City of Long Beach, Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, Collier County, and Santa Clara County Health System) are using this code to solicit services that span occupational health administration, benefits management, and temporary clinical staffing rather than surgical implants or procedure-specific supplies.

The geographic spread includes Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, and Washington, with no concentration pattern evident. Recent representative opportunities include the Washington State Ferries' RFP for occupational medical surveillance services across 14 state ferry locations (due October 9, 2026, with contract award anticipated by November 30, 2026); the City of Phoenix's RFP for independent medical evaluation services and disability medical record summary preparation for public safety pension applicants (due October 16, 2026, maximum compensation $750,000 over five years); the City of Long Beach's RFP for surgical and medical procedure carve-out benefit programs through Centers of Excellence (due October 7, 2026, with contract execution targeted for April 1, 2027); and the County of Santa Clara Health System's solicitation to establish a qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing across ancillary clinical categories (due October 7, 2026, five-year term with no guaranteed work volume). The code's apparent misuse in procurement systems suggests limited relevance for vendors seeking opportunities in this taxonomy; pursuit should be informed by direct verification that a specific opportunity's actual scope aligns with firm capabilities rather than reliance on the code classification alone.