UNSPSC 85694711: Replacement of right thumb phalanx with synthetic substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to replacement of right thumb phalanx with synthetic substitute, 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 0PRR0JZ

UNSPSC 85694711 Replacement of right thumb phalanx with synthetic substitute, open approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment between its nominal scope and actual state and local procurement activity. The code's clinical specificity—orthopedic surgery for a single digit—does not match the medical and health services being solicited under it in practice. Recent opportunities posted under this code span occupational medical surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, independent medical evaluations for pension disability determinations, surgical procedure carve-out networks, and emergency care for detained youth. None of these activities involve orthopedic implant procurement or surgical procedures on specific anatomical structures. The issuing bodies include state departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), county governments (Harris County, Collier County, Santa Clara County), and municipalities (City of Phoenix, City of Long Beach), indicating that the code has been applied broadly across multiple jurisdiction types without consistent alignment to its stated clinical procedure.

Geographic activity spans Washington, Texas, Florida, California, and Arizona based on recent postings. The Washington State Department of Transportation sought occupational medical surveillance for ferry workers across 14 locations with proposals due October 9, 2026; the City of Phoenix Retirement Office requested independent medical evaluation services for disability pension determinations with a $750,000 five-year contract and proposals due October 16, 2026; the City of Long Beach solicited surgical procedure carve-out benefit management with proposals due October 7, 2026; Collier County issued an RFP for pharmacy benefit management covering 2,400 employees with an April 9, 2026 deadline; and the County of Santa Clara Health System established a qualified vendor pool for temporary ancillary health professional staffing with proposals due October 7, 2026. The code shows little relevant recent activity for its stated commodity—orthopedic implant products or surgical services specific to thumb phalanx replacement. Vendors pursuing work under this code should verify the actual scope with the issuing body before bid preparation, as the posted opportunities consistently reflect health services administration and staffing rather than medical device procurement or operative procedures.