UNSPSC 85694956: Reposition left thumb phalanx with external fixation device, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to reposition left thumb phalanx with external fixation device, 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 0PSS35Z

UNSPSC 85694956 Reposition left thumb phalanx with external fixation device, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The code's nominal scope—a specific surgical procedure involving repositioning of a thumb bone—does not align with the recent opportunities tagged under it in state and local markets.

The recent solicitations posted under this code encompass occupational medical surveillance services, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, surgical benefit carve-out programs for municipal employee health plans, independent medical evaluation services for pension disability determinations, and emergency medical services for youth in custody. None of these activities involves surgical repositioning of phalanges or the device and approach specified in the code name. The issuing bodies span state departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), counties (Harris County, Collier County, Santa Clara County), and cities (Phoenix, Long Beach), suggesting the code has been applied inconsistently or misaligned with actual procurement scope. State and local governments appear not to be sourcing this specific surgical procedure through open competitive procurement; the recent record does not support pursuing business development effort under this code for orthopedic or hand surgery work.