UNSPSC 85711837: Revision of internal fixation device in left shoulder joint, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to revision of internal fixation device in left shoulder 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 0RWKX4Z

UNSPSC 85711837 Revision of internal fixation device in left shoulder joint, external approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal recent state and local procurement activity aligned with its nominal scope. The code's title references orthopedic surgical devices and procedures, yet the recent opportunities posted under it diverge substantially from device procurement or surgical implant supply. Instead, the opportunities cluster around occupational health services, disability benefit administration, pharmacy benefit management, and emergency medical services for detainees—none of which involve shoulder joint fixation devices or surgical hardware. The mismatch between the code's stated focus and the work actually being solicited suggests either misclassification by issuing bodies or a code designation that has drifted from current practice in state and local procurement.

The few opportunities tagged to this code originate from geographically dispersed jurisdictions: the City of Phoenix Retirement Office (Arizona), the City of Long Beach (California), the Washington State Department of Transportation on behalf of Washington State Ferries (Washington), Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (Texas), Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida), and the County of Santa Clara Health System (California). Representative recent solicitations include the Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services (due October 16, 2026), with a maximum contract value of $750,000 over five years, and the Washington State Ferries' RFP for occupational medical surveillance services (due October 9, 2026, with a pre-bid conference scheduled August 31, 2026). Given the disconnect between the code's orthopedic-device designation and the non-device services actually being procured, pursuit of opportunities under this code should be informed by direct confirmation that the work scope matches your firm's offerings, rather than reliance on the UNSPSC code assignment alone.