UNSPSC 85693314: Insertion of limb lengthening external fixation device into left ulna, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of limb lengthening external fixation device into left ulna, 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 0PHL08Z

UNSPSC 85693314, Insertion of limb lengthening external fixation device into left ulna, open approach, is a Commodity code that does not reflect the scope of work actually being solicited under it in recent state and local procurement activity. The recent opportunities tagged to this code involve comprehensive healthcare and pharmacy services procurement — inmate medical and pharmacy services for a county correctional facility, pharmacy benefit management for county employees, virtual primary and urgent care services for county members, peer support services for behavioral health workers, and fire department medical director services — none of which involve orthopedic surgical procedures or limb lengthening devices. This code shows a significant mismatch between its nominal definition and current purchasing behavior.

The geographic spread of the limited relevant activity spans Florida (Collier County and Monroe County), Georgia (Muscogee County), California (San Mateo County), and California again (Santa Monica), with issuing bodies including county governments, county health departments, and municipal fire departments. The recent solicitations are RFPs issued by Muscogee County Prison for inmate medical and pharmacy services (due May 15, 2026), Collier County for pharmacy benefit management services (due April 9, 2026), Monroe County for virtual primary and urgent care services (due April 16, 2026), San Mateo County BHRS for peer support pilot services (due July 2, 2025), and Santa Monica Fire Department for a medical director (due October 16, 2025). The code does not show meaningful activity aligned with its stated commodity definition and warrants reassessment for accurate classification.