UNSPSC 85704651: Excision of left patella, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to excision of left patella, 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 0QBF0ZZ

UNSPSC 85704651 Excision of left patella, open approach is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity in state and local procurement. The code nominally describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure—removal of the kneecap via open surgical approach—yet recent opportunities tagged under this code do not involve orthopedic surgery procurement. Instead, the state and local solicitations posted under this code cover inmate medical and pharmacy services, pharmacy benefit management, virtual primary and urgent care, peer support services for mental health workers, and fire department medical direction. None of these categories align with procurement of a defined surgical intervention.

The geographic spread of posted opportunities includes Georgia (Muscogee County Prison medical services), Florida (Collier County pharmacy benefit management and Monroe County virtual care services), and California (San Mateo County peer support services and Santa Monica Fire Department medical direction), though the classification mismatch suggests these opportunities may have been mistagged within the issuer's procurement system. Without corroborating evidence of legitimate surgical-procedure procurement under this code, the Commodity 85704651 does not represent an active market for state and local buyers seeking orthopedic surgical services or related products.