UNSPSC 85702920: Revision of internal fixation device in right tibia, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to revision of internal fixation device in right tibia, external 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 0QWGX4Z

UNSPSC 85702920 Revision of internal fixation device in right tibia, external approach is a Commodity code that bears no alignment with the state and local procurement opportunities currently tagged under it. The recent opportunities posted under this code cover occupational medical surveillance for transportation workers, disability medical evaluations for public safety pension boards, surgical benefit carve-out programs for municipal employees, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, emergency medical services for detained youth, and independent medical examination scheduling—none of which involve orthopedic implant revision, tibial fixation devices, or surgical instrumentation. The code's nominal scope addresses a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, yet no recent state or local solicitations reflect procurement of implants, devices, surgical supplies, or operative services aligned with that procedure.

The mismatch between code definition and posted activity suggests that either the code has been incorrectly applied to medical and health services opportunities in state and local procurement systems, or these opportunities represent administrative and contractual healthcare management rather than device procurement. State and local governments are currently using this code designation for medical evaluation, benefits administration, and staffing services across Arizona (City of Phoenix), California (City of Long Beach, County of Santa Clara), Washington (Washington State Department of Transportation), Florida (Collier County), and Texas (Harris County). If your firm pursues orthopedic device sales or surgical support services to state and local health systems, monitor this code's future activity closely—current posting patterns indicate minimal relevant opportunity, but reclassification or corrected tagging could signal a shift.