UNSPSC 85711265: Fusion of right sternoclavicular joint with nonautologous tissue substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to fusion of right sternoclavicular joint with nonautologous tissue substitute, 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 0RGE0KZ

UNSPSC 85711265 Fusion of right sternoclavicular joint with nonautologous tissue substitute, open approach (Commodity) shows little relevant recent activity under its nominal scope. The code's technical orthopedic surgical descriptor does not align with the state and local opportunities posted under this tag. The recent solicitations tagged to this code—independent medical evaluation services for public safety pension disability determinations, surgical benefit carve-out programs for employee health plans, occupational medical surveillance for ferry system workers, specialty healthcare services for detained youth, and pharmacy benefit management administration—address administrative, preventive, and occupational health functions rather than specific surgical procedures. None of the postings name orthopedic procedures or joint fusion services as the primary procurement objective.

The mismatch suggests either a data-classification anomaly in the source or that this code is not actively used by state and local procurement offices for surgical services. State and local governments do procure occupational health examinations, independent medical evaluations, and pharmacy benefit administration frequently through RFPs and RFQs—as shown in the Washington State Ferries occupational medical surveillance solicitation (due October 9, 2026), the City of Phoenix independent medical evaluation RFP (due October 16, 2026), and the Collier County pharmacy benefit management RFP—but those needs do not map to the procedural orthopedic code as labeled. Bidders evaluating this code for business development should verify the correct UNSPSC tier and code family for occupational health services, independent medical evaluations, or health plan administration before pursuing opportunities in those categories.