UNSPSC 85693341: Insertion of monoplanar external fixation device into left humeral shaft, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of monoplanar external fixation device into left humeral shaft, 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 0PHG0BZ

UNSPSC 85693341 Insertion of monoplanar external fixation device into left humeral shaft, open approach is a Commodity code that does not map to the recent state and local contract opportunities posted under it. The code's nominal scope describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure involving hardware implantation, yet the five most recent opportunities tagged to this code solicit independent medical evaluation services (Phoenix), surgical benefit carve-out programs (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). None of these procurements involve insertion of monoplanar external fixation devices or related orthopedic hardware supply or installation.

The mismatch suggests either a tagging error in the source data or that this Commodity code sees minimal relevant state and local activity. Across the six months of opportunities presented, the code shows no solicitations for orthopedic implant devices, surgical fixation equipment, or vendor services directly aligned with the code's product definition. A business development professional evaluating this code should clarify with state and local procurement offices whether the code is actively used for orthopedic device procurement in practice, or whether opportunities in this space are tagged to higher-tier family or class codes instead. The current posting patterns do not support a pursue decision under this Commodity code.