UNSPSC 85523220: Supplement left cephalic vein with synthetic substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to supplement left cephalic vein with synthetic 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 05UF0JZ

UNSPSC 85523220 Supplement left cephalic vein with synthetic substitute, open approach is a Commodity code describing a specific surgical procedure. The recent state and local opportunities tagged under this code show little alignment with its nominal medical-device or procedure scope. Instead, the solicitations capture occupational health surveillance, disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, surgical center-of-excellence networks, and temporary health professional staffing — none of which involve cephalic vein supplementation or surgical implants. The code appears to be a classification mismatch in the source data; state and local procurement offices are using it to tag broader health services and staffing categories rather than discrete surgical interventions or device procurement.

The issuing bodies across these opportunities span state departments, county governments, and municipal health systems. The Washington State Department of Transportation (on behalf of Washington State Ferries) posted an RFP for occupational medical surveillance services due October 9, 2026; the City of Phoenix Retirement Office solicited independent medical evaluation services for pension disability determinations due October 16, 2026 at $750,000 over five years; the City of Long Beach posted an RFP for surgical center-of-excellence carve-out benefits due October 7, 2026; Collier County issued an RFP for pharmacy benefit management services; the County of Santa Clara Health System established a qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing due October 7, 2026; and Harris County Juvenile Probation Department posted a request for information on specialty and emergency medical services for detained youth due September 25, 2026. Recent activity concentrates in Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington, with geographic spread across multiple states and no single repeat buyer. The code's recent activity does not reflect coherent procurement under a single product or service line and warrants review against the actual scope of work being bought.