UNSPSC 85703338: Insertion of internal fixation device into right tibia, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of internal fixation device into right 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 0QHG04Z

UNSPSC 85703338 "Insertion of internal fixation device into right tibia, open approach" is a Commodity code that does not align with recent state and local procurement activity. The code describes a specific surgical procedure, but the most-recent state and local contract opportunities posted under this code are for inmate medical and pharmacy services, pharmacy benefit management, virtual primary and urgent care services, peer support for peer workers, and fire department medical direction—none of which involve orthopedic surgery or the implantation of internal fixation devices. This mismatch suggests the code has been misapplied to opportunities in healthcare administration and service delivery rather than surgical products or device procurement.

No representative opportunities under this code address the scope indicated by its UNSPSC title. The opportunities listed span correctional health management, pharmacy administration, virtual care platforms, mental health peer support, and emergency medical direction. State and local procurement activity under UNSPSC 85703338 shows limited or no current alignment with orthopedic surgical device insertion as a category of government buying.