UNSPSC 85703309: Release left upper femur, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to release left upper femur, 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 0QN70ZZ

UNSPSC 85703309 Release left upper femur, open approach is a Commodity code that nominally names a specific surgical procedure, yet the recent state and local opportunities tagged under it show little alignment with orthopedic surgery procurement. The solicitations actually posted include comprehensive inmate medical and pharmacy services for county correctional facilities, pharmacy benefit management for county employee health plans, virtual primary and urgent care services for county employees and retirees, peer support services for behavioral health workers, and emergency medical services medical direction for a fire department. None of these opportunities involve orthopedic surgical procedures or equipment procurement. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the work actually being solicited suggests either misclassification by the issuing bodies or that this code is not currently a meaningful vehicle for state and local procurement activity in its intended commodity area.

The five recent opportunities identified span four states—Georgia (Muscogee County), Florida (Collier County and Monroe County), California (San Mateo County), and California (Santa Monica)—and involve county boards of commissioners, county health departments, and municipal fire departments. The issuing bodies are soliciting RFPs with response dates ranging from April through July 2026 for healthcare service delivery and management roles rather than medical device or surgical supply procurement. Given the persistent disconnect between the code designation and the actual scope of work in the recent-opportunities block, this code shows little relevant recent activity for vendors seeking state and local orthopedic or surgical procurement opportunities.