UNSPSC 85711224: Removal of spacer from right sternoclavicular joint, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of spacer from right 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 0RPE08Z

UNSPSC 85711224 Removal of spacer from right sternoclavicular joint, open approach is a Commodity code that does not reflect the work actually being solicited under this classification in recent state and local procurement. The code's nominal scope describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, but the recent opportunities tagged to this code cover occupational medical surveillance, disability medical evaluations, surgical procedure carve-out benefits management, pharmacy benefit management, emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth, and temporary health professional staffing — none of which involve removal of sternoclavicular spacers or that specific surgical intervention. The mismatch suggests either a coding error in the opportunities or a broad misapplication of the code to general healthcare and medical services procurement that falls outside its defined Commodity scope.

The issuing bodies include state departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), county governments (Collier County, Santa Clara County, Harris County), and cities (Phoenix, Long Beach), reflecting a mixed geographic spread across Arizona, California, Florida, Washington, and Texas. Recent opportunities posted between July and September 2026 span medical surveillance for transportation workers, disability medical evaluations for public safety pensions, managed care benefit carve-outs, pharmacy claims management, specialty medical services in correctional settings, and clinical staffing pools — all healthcare administration and delivery services rather than surgical procedures. Without recent opportunities actually soliciting sternoclavicular joint surgery or related orthopedic implant removal services under this code, the code shows little relevant activity for firms pursuing surgical supply, orthopedic device, or surgical services contracting in state and local procurement.