UNSPSC 85711813: Revision of external fixation device in right wrist joint, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to revision of external fixation device in right wrist joint, external 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 0RWNX5Z

UNSPSC 85711813 Revision of external fixation device in right wrist joint, external approach is a Commodity code intended to classify surgical orthopedic procedures, but the recent state and local procurement activity tagged under this code does not align with the code's nominal scope. The opportunities posted under this code span occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluations for disability retirement determinations, surgical benefit carve-out programs, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and specialty medical services for detained youth — none of which involve external fixation device revision or orthopedic surgery at the wrist. The mismatch suggests either systematic miscoding in state and local procurement databases or a fundamental disconnect between the UNSPSC taxonomy assignment and the actual work being solicited.

State and local bodies that have posted opportunities under this code include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office, the City of Long Beach, the Washington State Department of Transportation, Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, Collier County (Florida), and Santa Clara County (California). Geographic spread covers Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington. No recent opportunities in the source represent actual orthopedic implant device procurement, revision procedures, or surgical implant supply. Given the absence of relevant recent activity aligned with the code's stated commodity definition, this code shows little actionable market signal for vendors focused on external fixation devices or orthopedic surgical procedure support.