UNSPSC 85703820: Insertion of monoplanar external fixation device into right fibula, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of monoplanar external fixation device into right fibula, percutaneous 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 0QHJ3BZ

UNSPSC 85703820, "Insertion of monoplanar external fixation device into right fibula, percutaneous approach," is a Commodity code that shows no relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, yet the state and local solicitations tagged under it do not procure orthopedic devices or related surgical services. Recent opportunities listed under this code include independent medical evaluation services for disability retirement determinations, pharmacy benefit management for a county workforce, occupational medical surveillance for ferry system employees, temporary health professional staffing for a health system, and specialty medical care for detained youth—none of which align with orthopedic implant procurement or fixation device supply.

The mismatch between the code's clinical definition and the actual work being solicited suggests either a cataloging error in the source data or that this code is used inconsistently across state and local procurement systems. No issuing body has posted orthopedic device tenders, implant supply contracts, or surgical procedure procurement under this code in the recent opportunities block. Entities pursuing this code should verify procurement classification with issuing agencies before investing business development effort; the code as currently tagged does not represent a meaningful market for orthopedic device or fixation device vendors.