UNSPSC 85703339: Insertion of hybrid external fixation device into left lower femur, 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 lower 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 0QHC0DZ

UNSPSC 85703339 Insertion of hybrid external fixation device into left lower femur, open approach is a Commodity code that, based on recent state and local contract opportunities, shows no relevant procurement activity. The code describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure and implant, yet the recent opportunities posted under this code include independent medical evaluation services for pension disability determinations (City of Phoenix), surgical benefit carve-out programs for employee health plans (City of Long Beach), occupational medical surveillance (Washington State Ferries), emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth (Harris County), pharmacy benefit management (Collier County), and temporary health professional staffing (Santa Clara County Health System). None of these solicitations involve the procurement, supply, or insertion of orthopedic fixation devices; they are administrative healthcare services, staffing, and benefit management contracts. The code appears to have been misapplied or mislabeled in the state and local procurement system.

State and local agencies do not currently solicit under this code for the product or service it nominally describes. Firms pursuing orthopedic device and implant procurement opportunities should monitor codes aligned with medical device supply and distribution rather than this code.