UNSPSC 85712116: Replacement of left shoulder joint with synthetic substitute, humeral surface, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to replacement of left shoulder joint with synthetic substitute, humeral surface, 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 0RRK0J6

UNSPSC 85712116 "Replacement of left shoulder joint with synthetic substitute, humeral surface, open approach" is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity in state and local procurement. The code appears to describe a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, yet recent opportunities tagged under it reflect administrative medical services, benefits management, and occupational health surveillance — work fundamentally unrelated to the procurement or supply of orthopedic implants or surgical procedure management.

The recent opportunities posted under this code include independent medical evaluation services for pension disability determinations (City of Phoenix Retirement Office, RFP due October 16, 2026); surgical benefit carve-out program management for employee health plans (City of Long Beach, RFP due October 7, 2026); occupational medical surveillance for transportation workers (Washington State Department of Transportation, RFP due October 9, 2026); emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, RFI due September 25, 2026); pharmacy benefit management (Collier County Board of County Commissioners, RFP due April 9, 2026); and temporary health professional staffing services (County of Santa Clara Health System, RFP due October 7, 2026). The issuing bodies span state departments, counties, cities, and special-purpose health systems across Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington. The code's assignment to these opportunities appears to be a tagging error rather than genuine orthopedic implant or surgical procedure procurement, limiting its utility as a market indicator for orthopedic device or implant vendors.