UNSPSC 85693839: Insertion of limb lengthening external fixation device into right humeral shaft, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of limb lengthening external fixation device into right humeral shaft, 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 0PHF38Z

UNSPSC 85693839 Insertion of limb lengthening external fixation device into right humeral shaft, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code whose nominal taxonomy entry does not align with recent state and local procurement activity posted under this code. The recent opportunities solicited under 85693839 span medical evaluation services, health insurance plan administration, occupational health surveillance, detention healthcare delivery, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary clinical staffing — none of which involve orthopedic surgical devices or limb lengthening procedures. The code shows little relevant recent activity; the mismatch between the code's stated scope and the actual work being bought suggests either miscoding of opportunities or significant drift in how this Commodity code is being used in practice.

Across the six recent solicitations tagged to this code, issuing bodies include city retirement offices (Phoenix), city health benefit administrators (Long Beach), state transportation agencies (Washington State Department of Transportation), county juvenile justice systems (Harris County), county benefits purchasing divisions (Collier County), and county health systems (Santa Clara). Geographic spread covers Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, and Washington. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office RFP for independent medical evaluation services supporting disability benefit determinations (due October 16, 2026, $750,000 over five years), the Washington State Department of Transportation RFP for occupational medical surveillance across 14 ferry terminals statewide (due October 9, 2026, pre-bid conference August 31), and the County of Santa Clara Health System RFQ establishing a qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing across 13 clinical specialties including audiology, orthopedic, and surgical services (due October 7, 2026, multiple-award, non-exclusive). The code's current application in state and local procurement does not support vendor pursuit based on the surgical-device taxonomy entry.