UNSPSC 85693122: Reposition right ulna with intramedullary internal fixation device, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to reposition right ulna with intramedullary internal fixation device, 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 0PSK06Z

UNSPSC 85693122 Reposition right ulna with intramedullary internal fixation device, open approach is a Commodity code that does not align with the recent state and local procurement activity tagged to it. The code nominally describes an orthopedic surgical procedure — specifically internal fixation of the ulna bone — yet the recent solicitations posted under this code are for medical evaluation services, pharmacy benefit management, occupational medical surveillance, temporary health professional staffing, and surgical care coordination programs. None of these activities involve the orthopedic procedure the code names.

The recent opportunities show no purchases of ulnar fixation devices or related orthopedic supplies or services from state and local buyers. The code appears to be a classification mismatch in the source database. State and local procurement professionals evaluating this code should recognize that UNSPSC tagging errors can occur and that the code's nominal scope (orthopedic implant or surgical procedure) is not reflected in current issuing-body activity. Without relevant recent solicitations, this code shows insufficient current market activity to support a business development strategy targeting state and local government under its stated definition.