UNSPSC 85703131: Reposition left tibia with internal fixation device, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to reposition left tibia with internal fixation device, 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 0QSH04Z

UNSPSC 85703131 Reposition left tibia with internal fixation device, open approach is a Commodity code that does not reflect the work actually being solicited under it in state and local procurement. The recent opportunities posted under this code show little alignment with orthopedic surgical procedures; instead, they span occupational health surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, temporary clinical staffing, medical record summarization for pension disability determinations, and surgical care coordination through Centers of Excellence networks. The issuing bodies include state departments, county health systems, county human resources divisions, and municipal retirement offices, reflecting a fragmented buyer base across occupational medicine, employee benefits administration, and public-safety pension management rather than a concentrated procurement activity. The geographic spread covers Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington, with no single state or jurisdiction dominating activity under this code designation.

Recent opportunities include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services (RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026) supporting disability determinations for approximately 75 annual public-safety pension applications at up to $750,000 over five years; the Washington State Department of Transportation's RFP for occupational medical surveillance across 14 ferries system locations (RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026); and the County of Santa Clara Health System's non-exclusive multiple-award solicitation for temporary health professional staffing across ancillary clinical categories (RFSQHHSFY270052, due October 7, 2026). The code mismatch between its nominal scope and the actual work being purchased suggests either a data classification error in the state or local procurement system or that the code is being used as a catch-all for healthcare service procurement unrelated to orthopedic surgical procedures. Buyers pursuing this code should verify category alignment with their service offerings before investing in response preparation.