UNSPSC 85711273: Excision of left acromioclavicular joint, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to excision of left acromioclavicular 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 0RBH0ZZ

UNSPSC 85711273 Excision of left acromioclavicular joint, open approach is a Commodity code that nominally describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure. The recent state and local contract opportunities tagged under this code, however, show no alignment with surgical services or orthopedic care. Instead, the posted solicitations cover inmate medical and pharmacy services for a county detention facility, pharmacy benefit management for county employees, virtual primary and urgent care services for county health plan members, peer support services for behavioral health workers, and fire department medical direction. None of these opportunities involve joint excision or surgical intervention. The code appears to have been applied inconsistently or incorrectly to these health services and administrative procurement activities, creating a mismatch between the code's stated scope and the work actually being solicited.

Given this fundamental disconnect, the code shows little relevant recent activity for firms pursuing orthopedic surgical services or related medical device and supply contracts at the state and local level. Business development professionals evaluating opportunities under this code should verify the UNSPSC classification with issuing bodies before pursuing, as the recent posting history does not reflect the procedure the code nominally describes.