UNSPSC 85691956: Replacement of right scapula with synthetic substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to replacement of right scapula 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 0PR50JZ

UNSPSC 85691956 (Replacement of right scapula with synthetic substitute, open approach) is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, but the recent opportunities posted under this code do not reflect procurement of that service. Instead, the opportunities tagged to this code cover independent medical evaluation services, surgical benefit carve-out programs, occupational medical surveillance, emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary health professional staffing — none of which align with orthopedic implant or scapular replacement procurement. The mismatch suggests either miscoding by the issuing bodies or that this Commodity code is being used as a catch-all for broad medical services rather than for the specific prosthetic procedure its name describes.

The recent opportunities originate from diverse issuing bodies including city retirement offices (City of Phoenix), municipalities (City of Long Beach), state transportation departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), county probation and procurement divisions (Harris County, Collier County), and county health systems (Santa Clara Health System). The geographic spread covers Arizona, California, Washington, Texas, and Florida. Representative recent solicitations include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services (RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026) covering disability benefit determinations for public safety pension boards, and the Washington State Department of Transportation's RFP for occupational medical surveillance services (RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026) serving ferry employees across 14 locations. A state or local buyer evaluating whether to pursue this code should verify the actual work scope in the RFP itself rather than rely on the UNSPSC designation.