UNSPSC 85523200: Principal veins upper extremities, open approach-part B

This class includes one or more of 18 standard surgical interventions or procedures on component parts of the principal veins of the upper extremities, open approach. These surgical interventions or procedures are listed in the World Health Organization's International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems or ICD-10 PCS under code 05.

UNSPSC 85523200, Principal veins upper extremities, open approach-part B, is a Class code that shows minimal alignment with recent state and local procurement activity. The opportunities posted under this code span correctional health services, pharmacy benefit management, virtual primary and urgent care delivery, peer mental health support, and fire department medical direction—none of which involve vascular surgical procedures on upper extremity principal veins. The mismatch between the code's medical-procedure nomenclature and the actual health services and healthcare administration work being solicited indicates that this code does not meaningfully describe state and local government purchasing in its intended category.

The recent opportunities originate from correctional, county human services, and municipal fire departments across Florida, Georgia, and California, but they represent healthcare management and delivery contracts rather than surgical or interventional services. The Muscogee County Prison RFP (due May 15, 2026) procures comprehensive inmate medical and pharmacy services including chronic care management and formulary development; Collier County's RFP 25-8414 (due April 9, 2026) sought pharmacy benefit management for approximately 2,400 enrolled employees; Monroe County's RFP 628 (due April 16, 2026) solicited virtual primary and urgent care services for county members; San Mateo County BHRS issued RFP 2025-007 for peer support services for peer workers totaling $580,000 over three years; and Santa Monica Fire Department's RFP 455 sought a physician to serve as EMS Medical Director. Given the systematic divergence between the code's surgical scope and the administrative and care-delivery work actually being bought, the code does not represent an actionable procurement category for vendors in this market.