UNSPSC 85692118: Revision of synthetic substitute in sternum, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to revision of synthetic substitute in sternum, percutaneous 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 0PW03JZ

UNSPSC 85692118 Revision of synthetic substitute in sternum, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that shows no relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The six most recent opportunities posted under or near this code—independent medical evaluation services for pension disability determinations (Phoenix), surgical Centers of Excellence carve-out benefits (Long Beach), occupational medical surveillance (Washington State Ferries), emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth (Harris County), pharmacy benefit management (Collier County), and temporary health professional staffing (Santa Clara County Health System)—address medical administration, employee health benefits, occupational health screening, and clinical staffing. None of these solicitations involve cardiac surgery, sternal reconstruction, synthetic materials, or the specific procedural intervention the code describes.

The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the actual work being procured suggests either a data classification error or that this particular surgical procedure falls outside the routine purchasing patterns of state and local agencies. Buyers soliciting medical services under this code identifier are pursuing administrative and staffing functions rather than implantable device procurement or surgical procedure contracts. Monitor whether statewide health systems or state Medicaid agencies post direct-procurement opportunities for cardiac or orthopedic implant services; current activity does not support pursuit of this code.