UNSPSC 85522802: Revision of synthetic substitute in upper vein, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to revision of synthetic substitute in upper 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 05WY0JZ

UNSPSC 85522802 Revision of synthetic substitute in upper vein, open approach is a Commodity code whose recent state and local procurement activity does not align with its clinical nomenclature. The six recent opportunities posted under or near this code span occupational medical surveillance, independent disability medical evaluations, surgical procedure carve-outs, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency medical services for youth in custody — none of which involve vascular surgery or synthetic vein replacement. The issuing bodies include state departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), county agencies (Collier County, Harris County, Santa Clara County), cities (Phoenix, Long Beach), and public health systems, indicating that healthcare procurement spans multiple governance tiers. The mismatch between the code's literal scope and the actual solicitations suggests either a cataloging error in the state and local taxonomy or that this code is used as a catch-all for medical services procurement outside its intended clinical domain.

Representative recent opportunities include the Washington State Department of Transportation's RFP 20260825 for occupational medical surveillance services for ferry system employees across 14 Washington locations, due October 9, 2026, and the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP 26001 for independent medical evaluation services supporting disability benefit determinations for public safety personnel, due October 16, 2026 at $750,000 over five years. The City of Long Beach issued HR26753 for a surgical procedure carve-out benefit program under an Anthem PPO plan, due October 7, 2026. Geographic activity centers on California (Santa Clara County, Collier County), Washington State, Arizona, Texas, and Florida. Given the code's apparent misuse in recent state and local opportunities, firms should verify actual commodity alignment before pursuing opportunities tagged under this code.