UNSPSC 85522818: Replacement of upper vein with autologous tissue substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to replacement of upper vein with autologous 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 05RY07Z

UNSPSC 85522818 Replacement of upper vein with autologous tissue substitute, open approach is a Commodity code that does not align with recent state and local procurement activity. The code's nominal scope describes a specific surgical vein-replacement procedure, yet the recent solicitations posted under this code address occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluations for disability benefit determinations, surgical center-of-excellence networks, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and specialty medical services for youth in custody — none of which involve vein replacement or autologous tissue grafting. The mismatch suggests either a classification error in the sourcing system or that this code is being used as a catch-all for diverse medical and health services procurement.

The issuing bodies span county health systems (Santa Clara County Health System, Harris County Juvenile Probation Department), municipal government (City of Phoenix Retirement Office, City of Long Beach), state transportation (Washington State Department of Transportation on behalf of Washington State Ferries), and county commissioners (Collier County Board of County Commissioners). Geographic spread includes California, Arizona, Washington, Florida, and Texas. Representative recent opportunities include the Washington State Department of Transportation's RFP for occupational medical surveillance across 14 Washington ferry locations with a pre-bid conference on August 31, 2026 and proposals due October 9, 2026; the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services with proposals due October 16, 2026 at $750,000 over five years; and the City of Long Beach's RFP for surgical carve-out benefits through Centers of Excellence with proposals due October 7, 2026. Given the fundamental disconnect between the code's procedural name and actual procurement content, this code warrants review for reclassification before business development decisions are made.