UNSPSC 85694340: Insertion of ring external fixation device into left humeral shaft, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of ring external fixation device into left humeral shaft, 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 0PHG4CZ

UNSPSC 85694340, Insertion of ring external fixation device into left humeral shaft, percutaneous endoscopic approach, is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity under state and local procurement. The code describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, yet the recent state and local contract opportunities posted under this code involve independent medical evaluation services for disability determinations, occupational health surveillance, specialty surgical benefit carve-outs, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary health professional staffing—none of which involve procurement of orthopedic fixation devices or related surgical supplies. This mismatch suggests a classification or tagging error rather than genuine commodity buying under the code's nominal scope.

No state and local opportunities reflect actual purchasing of external fixation rings or related orthopedic hardware under this code. State and local procurement professionals should verify whether the code assignment is accurate before pursuing opportunities tagged with this UNSPSC designation, as the recent postings appear administratively miscoded relative to the product category the number describes.