UNSPSC 85522335: Bypass left external jugular vein to upper vein with autologous arterial tissue, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to bypass left external jugular vein to upper vein with autologous arterial tissue, 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 051Q0AY

UNSPSC 85522335 Bypass left external jugular vein to upper vein with autologous arterial tissue, open approach is a Commodity code that shows no relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The code describes a highly specific surgical procedure, yet recent opportunities posted under this code span independent medical evaluations for public safety pension disability determinations, surgical benefit carve-outs for municipal employees, occupational medical surveillance for ferry workers, emergency medical services for detained youth, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary health professional staffing — none of which align with the vascular surgical intervention named in the code. The mismatch suggests either systematic misclassification by issuing bodies or a data-quality issue in how opportunities are being tagged to this UNSPSC category.

State and local governments do not appear to be directly procuring surgical procedures themselves; instead, they solicit administration, staffing, and benefit management services from contractors and providers. The recent postings show activity from Arizona, California, Washington, Florida, and Texas jurisdictions — including the City of Phoenix Retirement Office, City of Long Beach, Washington State Department of Transportation, Harris County, Collier County, and Santa Clara County Health System — but none of their work relates to vascular surgery. This code warrants monitoring only if issuers begin correctly routing actual surgical-procedure procurement under it; current activity does not support pursuit.