UNSPSC 85671916: Supplement left ankle bursa and ligament with synthetic substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to supplement left ankle bursa and ligament 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 0MUR0JZ

UNSPSC 85671916 Supplement left ankle bursa and ligament with synthetic substitute, open approach is a Commodity code whose nominal description does not align with recent state and local procurement activity posted under it. The source shows no recent opportunities soliciting orthopedic surgical supplies, implants, or related medical devices. Instead, the code is tagged on solicitations for occupational health surveillance, independent medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and surgical procedure carve-out programs—work unrelated to ankle bursa or ligament repair materials.

The mismatch between the code's stated scope and the actual opportunities posted under it suggests either a cataloging error in the state and local procurement system or a drift in how this Commodity code is being applied by issuing bodies. No health systems, counties, municipalities, or other state and local bodies posting in recent weeks have solicited orthopedic implants, synthetic substitutes, or surgical supplies under this code. Vendors evaluating this code should verify the UNSPSC assignment with procurement offices before pursuing work.