UNSPSC 85711253: Fusion of left acromioclavicular joint with internal fixation device, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to fusion of left acromioclavicular joint with internal fixation device, 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 0RGH04Z

UNSPSC 85711253 Fusion of left acromioclavicular joint with internal fixation device, open approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment with actual state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure; however, the recent state and local opportunities posted under this code address occupational medical surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, independent medical evaluations for pension disability determinations, specialty surgical carve-out programs, and emergency medical services for detained youth—none of which involve acromioclavicular joint fusion or surgical implant devices.

The mismatch between the code's clinical specificity and the breadth of health administration and staffing services posted under it suggests either systematic miscoding by issuing bodies or a data taxonomy problem. State and local procurement professionals should verify code alignment through primary RFP documents before pursuing opportunities tagged under this code. No opportunities in the recent block are purchasing orthopedic surgical procedures, implants, or related supplies. Geographic spread spans Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington, with issuing bodies including city retirement offices, county health systems, county procurement divisions, and state transportation agencies. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services (due October 16, 2026), the Washington State Department of Transportation's RFQ for occupational medical surveillance (due October 9, 2026), and the County of Santa Clara Health System's RFP to establish a qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing across multiple ancillary clinical categories (due October 7, 2026).