UNSPSC 85694355: Insertion of monoplanar external fixation device into left humeral head, percutaneous endoscopic 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 head, 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 0PHD4BZ

UNSPSC 85694355, Insertion of monoplanar external fixation device into left humeral head, percutaneous endoscopic approach, is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity under state and local procurement. The code appears to describe a specific orthopedic surgical procedure or device, but the recent state and local opportunities tagged to it do not procure surgical devices or procedures directly. Instead, they solicit administrative healthcare services, medical surveillance programs, pharmacy benefit management, and staffing support — none of which align with the code's nominal scope of surgical fixation devices or techniques. The mismatch suggests either a cataloging error in the underlying opportunity records or a systemic issue with how this code is being applied in state and local procurement systems.

Given the disconnect between the code's definition and the actual work being bought in recent solicitations, firms pursuing work under this code should verify their understanding of what state and local bodies are actually seeking before investing in proposal development. The represented opportunities — including occupational medical surveillance for the Washington State Department of Transportation, disability medical evaluations for the City of Phoenix, and temporary health professional staffing for Santa Clara County — do not involve the device or surgical technique the code names.