UNSPSC 85683229: Replacement of right parietal bone with synthetic substitute, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to replacement of right parietal bone with synthetic substitute, percutaneous endoscopic 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 0NR34JZ

UNSPSC 85683229 Replacement of right parietal bone with synthetic substitute, percutaneous endoscopic approach (Commodity) shows minimal alignment between its nominal code name and the work actually being solicited under it in state and local procurement. Recent opportunities posted under this code span occupational and disability medical evaluation, pharmacy benefit management, surgery center-of-excellence carve-outs for government employee health plans, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency medical services for detained youth—none of which involve orthopedic surgical procedures or implant work. The issuing bodies include state departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), counties (Harris County, Collier County, Santa Clara County), and cities (Phoenix, Long Beach), with work ranging from benefits administration to clinical staffing and emergency services.

The geographic spread covers Washington, Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas. Representative opportunities include the Washington State Department of Transportation's occupational medical surveillance RFP (due October 9, 2026) requiring board-certified occupational physicians to conduct baseline and periodic examinations across 14 ferry system locations; the City of Phoenix's independent medical evaluation services RFP (due October 16, 2026) for disability benefit determinations under Arizona's Public Safety Personnel Retirement System, with a $750,000 maximum five-year contract term; and the City of Long Beach's RFP (due October 7, 2026) for a surgical and medical procedure carve-out benefit program managing knee, hip, orthopedic, shoulder, spine, heart, weight loss, and oncology procedures through Centers of Excellence for approximately 3,800 employees and retirees. The code appears to be a tagging mismatch; pursuing vendors should verify actual scope alignment with issuing offices before investment.