UNSPSC 85711217: Removal of spacer from left sternoclavicular joint, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of spacer from left sternoclavicular joint, 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 0RPF08Z

UNSPSC 85711217 Removal of spacer from left sternoclavicular joint, open approach (Commodity) represents a surgical procedure code, but state and local government procurement activity under this code shows no relevant recent opportunity alignment. The most recent state and local opportunities posted under or near this code involve occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluations for disability determinations, pharmacy benefit management, surgical benefit carve-out programs, temporary health professional staffing, and specialty medical services for youth in custody — none of which concern orthopedic implant removal or sternoclavicular joint procedures. The source records indicate that this code either captures minimal state and local procurement activity or is misaligned with how jurisdictions currently tag medical services contracting.

The geographic spread of recent health-related opportunities under adjacent codes spans Arizona (Phoenix Retirement Office), California (City of Long Beach and County of Santa Clara), Washington State (Department of Transportation), Florida (Collier County), and Texas (Harris County), but no opportunities specifically solicit removal of sternoclavicular spacers or related orthopedic surgical procedures. Procurement activity in the medical-services space at state and local levels centers on benefits administration, staffing, evaluations, and preventive or occupational health rather than discrete surgical codes. Practitioners evaluating this Commodity code should flag it as low-activity or misclassified relative to current state and local procurement patterns and monitor whether future opportunities realign the code to actual surgical-device or procedure purchasing.