UNSPSC 85703325: Insertion of hybrid external fixation device into left tibia, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of hybrid external fixation device into left tibia, 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 0QHH0DZ

UNSPSC 85703325 Insertion of hybrid external fixation device into left tibia, open approach is a Commodity code that nominally names a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, but the recent state and local opportunities posted under this code do not involve medical devices, implants, or surgical procedures. Instead, the opportunities solicit occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluations for pension disability determinations, surgical benefit program administration, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary health professional staffing. The mismatch between the code's title and the work actually being procured suggests that this code carries little relevant activity for medical device or orthopedic implant vendors in state and local procurement.

The geographic spread of the limited relevant opportunities spans Arizona (City of Phoenix Retirement Office), Washington (Washington State Department of Transportation), California (City of Long Beach and County of Santa Clara Health System), Florida (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), and Texas (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department). Representative recent opportunities include the Washington State Ferries occupational medical surveillance RFP (due October 9, 2026, with pre-bid conference August 31, 2026), the City of Phoenix Retirement Office independent medical evaluation services RFP (due October 16, 2026, with proposals to be evaluated on method of approach, qualifications, past performance references, and pricing), and the Collier County Pharmacy Benefit Management RFP (proposals due April 9, 2026, covering approximately $8.7 million in historical annual pharmacy spending). These opportunities reflect health system and municipal procurement activity rather than orthopedic device or surgical implant procurement.