UNSPSC 85712054: Supplement left elbow joint with synthetic substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to supplement left elbow joint with synthetic 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 0RUM0JZ

UNSPSC 85712054, Supplement left elbow joint with synthetic substitute, open approach (Commodity), does not align with the state and local procurement opportunities captured under this code. The recent solicitation activity tagged to this code includes independent medical evaluation services, pharmacy benefit management, occupational health surveillance, surgical benefit carve-out programs, temporary health professional staffing, and specialty medical services for detained youth — none of which involve orthopedic joint implants or surgical prosthetics. This code shows little relevant recent activity for firms pursuing implant or device supply contracts.

The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the actual solicitations suggests either a data-classification error in the source material or that state and local procurement offices have applied the code to administrative healthcare procurement rather than to surgical supplies. No recent RFP, RFQ, IFB, or ITB activity posted under this code targets the procurement of elbow joint replacements or related orthopedic implants from state departments, counties, cities, school districts, transit authorities, or special-purpose districts. Business development professionals should verify code assignment with issuing bodies before pursuing opportunities tagged to this code.