UNSPSC 85703155: Reposition left femoral shaft with ring external fixation device, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to reposition left femoral shaft with ring external 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 0QS90CZ

UNSPSC 85703155 Reposition left femoral shaft with ring external fixation device, open approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment between its procedural surgical classification and the actual work state and local governments are buying under this code tag. Recent state and local contract opportunities posted under this code reflect general occupational health services, pharmacy benefits management, temporary clinical staffing, and medical evaluation coordination — none of which involve orthopedic surgical intervention or external fixation devices.

The geographic spread of recent activity includes Arizona (City of Phoenix), California (City of Long Beach and County of Santa Clara), Washington (Washington State Department of Transportation), Florida (Collier County), and Texas (Harris County). Representative recent opportunities include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services (RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026), which coordinates disability medical examinations for public safety personnel; the Washington State Department of Transportation's RFP for occupational medical surveillance (RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026), which requires baseline and periodic examinations for ferries workers across 14 locations; and the County of Santa Clara Health System's RFSQ for temporary ancillary health professional staffing (RFSQHHSFY270052, due October 7, 2026). The issuing-body mix spans state departments, counties, and municipal health systems. The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its stated scope; the mismatch suggests either a tagging error on posted opportunities or a code that rarely surfaces in state and local procurement targeting this specific surgical service.