UNSPSC 85703349: Insertion of limb lengthening external fixation device into right lower femur, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of limb lengthening external fixation device into right 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 0QHB08Z

UNSPSC 85703349 Insertion of limb lengthening external fixation device into right lower femur, open approach is a Commodity code that does not reflect the work state and local governments are currently soliciting under this designation. Recent opportunities posted against this code involve occupational health surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, independent medical evaluations for pension disability determinations, surgical procedure carve-outs for employee health plans, temporary clinical staffing, and emergency medical services for detained youth — none of which relate to orthopedic surgical device insertion or limb lengthening procedures. The mismatch suggests the code may have been applied to these opportunities in error or represents a legacy taxonomic artifact. State and local issuers using this code span county health systems, municipal pension boards, state transportation departments, juvenile probation authorities, and county benefits procurement offices.

Recent opportunities with response dates include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services (RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026, $750,000 maximum over five years); the Washington State Department of Transportation's occupational medical surveillance solicitation for ferries system employees (RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026, with pre-bid August 31, 2026); the City of Long Beach's RFP for surgical procedure carve-out benefits under its Anthem PPO (HR26753, due October 7, 2026); and the County of Santa Clara Health System's non-exclusive vendor qualification for temporary health professional staffing (RFSQHHSFY270052, due October 7, 2026). Geographic concentration appears strongest in California, Arizona, and Washington, with additional activity in Florida and Texas. Given the code's apparent taxonomic misalignment with the opportunities posted against it, pursue with caution and verify scope alignment with the issuing body before investing in proposal development.