UNSPSC 85641835: Replacement of right upper arm subcutaneous tissue and fascia with synthetic substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to replacement of right upper arm subcutaneous tissue and fascia 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 0JRD0JZ

UNSPSC 85641835 Replacement of right upper arm subcutaneous tissue and fascia with synthetic substitute, open approach is a Commodity code that does not appear to map meaningfully to recent state and local procurement activity. The code describes a specific surgical procedure, yet the recent opportunities posted under this taxonomy entry encompass independent medical evaluation services, occupational medical surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing coordination, surgical benefit carve-out programs, and emergency/specialty medical services for detained youth — none of which involve the procurement of surgical implants, tissue replacements, or related devices. The mismatch suggests either miscoding at the point of opportunity posting or that this Commodity code does not reflect actual state and local buying patterns in the current market.

The issuing bodies in the recent-opportunities record include a state transportation department (Washington State Department of Transportation), county governments (Harris County, Collier County, Santa Clara County), and municipal entities (City of Phoenix, City of Long Beach), spanning Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington. These jurisdictions are procuring health and safety management services — occupational health examinations, disability benefits administration, pharmacy plan administration, temporary staffing networks, and surgical care coordination — rather than surgical supplies or implants that would logically fall under the code's nominal scope. State and local procurement professionals evaluating this code should flag the disconnect with their sourcing teams and verify UNSPSC assignment accuracy before committing resources to pursuit.