UNSPSC 85703369: Insertion of monoplanar external fixation device into left upper femur, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of monoplanar external fixation device into 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 0QH70BZ

UNSPSC 85703369 Insertion of monoplanar external fixation device into left upper femur, open approach, a Commodity code, shows no relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The code describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, yet the recent opportunities tagged under it encompass independent medical evaluation services for pension-board disability determinations (City of Phoenix), surgical procedure carve-out benefit programs for municipal employees (City of Long Beach), occupational medical surveillance for transportation workers (Washington State Department of Transportation), emergency medical services for youth in detention (Harris County), pharmacy benefit management (Collier County), and temporary ancillary health professional staffing (Santa Clara County Health System). These solicitations address healthcare administration, occupational health screening, clinical staffing, and benefits management—none of which involve the procurement or insertion of orthopedic fixation devices. The code appears to be a procedural classification from a clinical or healthcare taxonomy that has been misapplied to administrative and staffing healthcare procurement, suggesting a data-quality issue rather than a meaningful market signal under this code.

State and local governments are not currently purchasing orthopedic implants or surgical device insertion services under this Commodity code based on the available recent opportunity record. Business development professionals should verify the correct UNSPSC classification for medical device and orthopedic implant procurement if pursuing that market segment.