UNSPSC 85711616: Insertion of internal fixation device into left sternoclavicular joint, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of internal fixation device into left sternoclavicular joint, percutaneous endoscopic 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 0RHF44Z

UNSPSC 85711616 Insertion of internal fixation device into left sternoclavicular joint, percutaneous endoscopic approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment between its clinical procedure name and the state and local procurement activity currently tagged under it. Recent opportunities solicited under this code do not involve orthopedic surgical device procurement or implantable fixation hardware. Instead, the code is being applied to medical services contracts—disability medical evaluations, occupational health surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, surgical care coordination through centers of excellence, and temporary health professional staffing—that bear no clear relationship to sternoclavicular joint fixation. The mismatch suggests either a systematic cataloging error in how the opportunities are tagged or an unusually broad application of the code to encompass medical services generally rather than the specific surgical procedure the code name describes.

The recent opportunities span Arizona, California, Washington, and Florida and come from cities (Phoenix, Long Beach), state departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), counties (Harris County, Collier County, Santa Clara County), and health systems. Among these, the City of Phoenix Retirement Office posted an RFP for independent medical evaluation services with a response date of October 16, 2026 and a maximum contract value of $750,000 over five years; the Washington State Department of Transportation posted an RFP for occupational medical surveillance services with a response date of October 9, 2026 and a pre-bid conference scheduled for August 31, 2026; and Collier County posted an RFP for pharmacy benefit management services with a historical spend baseline of approximately $8.7 million annually. Without direct alignment between the code's stated scope and the actual work being solicited, business development professionals should verify the correct UNSPSC classification before committing resources to pursue opportunities under this code.