UNSPSC 85692312: Revision of internal fixation device in left rib, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to revision of internal fixation device in left rib, 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 0PW244Z

UNSPSC 85692312 Revision of internal fixation device in left rib, percutaneous endoscopic approach is a Commodity code, but the recent state and local opportunities posted under this code show no alignment with its nominal scope. The posted solicitations address independent medical evaluation services, surgical benefit carve-outs, occupational medical surveillance, emergency and specialty care for detained youth, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary health professional staffing — none of which involve orthopedic implants, rib fixation devices, or percutaneous endoscopic procedures. This code appears to be a mistagged or overly broad classification in state and local procurement systems, and the recent posting activity does not reflect genuine demand for the device or procedure the code nominally describes.

The geographic distribution of the six posted opportunities spans Arizona, California, Washington, Texas, and Florida, with no single state or jurisdiction showing concentrated repeat activity under this code. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office, City of Long Beach, Washington State Department of Transportation, Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, Collier County Board of County Commissioners, and County of Santa Clara Health System represent a mix of municipal, county, state, and health system buyers. Given the clear mismatch between the code's orthopedic device description and the actual medical services and staffing work being solicited, the code does not present a meaningful pursuit opportunity for firms focused on orthopedic implants or surgical devices.