UNSPSC 85762408: Removal of drainage device from cranial cavity, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of drainage device from cranial cavity, external 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 0WP1X0Z

UNSPSC 85762408 Removal of drainage device from cranial cavity, external approach is a Commodity code describing a specific neurosurgical procedure, yet recent state and local procurement activity shows no alignment with this code's nominal scope. The six opportunities posted between July and September 2026 span independent medical evaluation services for disability benefit determinations, surgical procedure carve-out networks, occupational medical surveillance, emergency and specialty care for detained youth, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary health professional staffing—none of which involve cranial drainage-device removal or neurosurgery. This code shows little relevant recent activity; the posted opportunities appear to be tagged with the UNSPSC code incorrectly and do not reflect actual purchasing under the code's clinical scope.

The mismatch suggests either a categorization error in the state and local procurement systems or that this specific neurosurgical procedure is not currently solicited through public procurement channels tracked in the available opportunity data. Business development professionals should verify whether state and local health systems and correctional facilities purchase this service through direct contracts, standing agreements with surgical centers, or alternate procurement vehicles not reflected in the recent-opportunity block. Without evidence of genuine solicitations for cranial drainage procedures, pursuing this code is not supported by current market activity.