UNSPSC 85701520: Supplement left acetabulum with synthetic substitute, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to supplement left acetabulum with synthetic substitute, 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 0QU54JZ

UNSPSC 85701520 Supplement left acetabulum with synthetic substitute, percutaneous endoscopic approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment with recent state and local procurement activity. The code describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure involving synthetic hip joint replacement, yet the recent opportunities posted under this code involve inmate medical and pharmacy services, pharmacy benefit management, virtual primary and urgent care platforms, peer support services, and fire department medical direction — none of which involve orthopedic implants or joint replacement surgery.

The mismatch between the code's clinical scope and the solicitations tagged to it indicates either a cataloging error in the state and local procurement system or a fundamental misalignment between UNSPSC taxonomy and how these jurisdictions are classifying healthcare contracts. The five most recent opportunities span Columbus Consolidated Government (Muscogee County Prison inmate medical and pharmacy services, RFP posted April 15, 2026, due May 15, 2026), Collier County Board of County Commissioners (pharmacy benefit management services, RFP posted April 9, 2026, due April 9, 2026), Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (virtual primary and urgent care services, RFP posted March 14, 2026, due April 16, 2026), San Mateo County Health (peer support for peer workers, RFP posted February 25, 2026, due July 2, 2025), and Santa Monica Fire Department (fire department medical director, RFP posted February 25, 2026, due October 16, 2025). None of these solicitations involve orthopedic supplies, implants, or surgical procedures. Pursuit of this code should be deferred pending clarification of its actual scope in state and local procurement systems.