UNSPSC 85712148: Removal of synthetic substitute from left elbow joint, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of synthetic substitute from left elbow joint, 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 0RPM0JZ

UNSPSC 85712148 Removal of synthetic substitute from left elbow joint, open approach (Commodity) shows a fundamental mismatch between the code's surgical-procedure taxonomy and the actual work state and local governments are buying under this code. The recent solicitation activity does not reflect orthopedic surgical procedures; instead, the code captures a broad range of occupational health, medical evaluation, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary clinical staffing services entirely unrelated to joint-replacement surgery. The source records independent medical evaluation services for disability pension determinations, occupational medical surveillance for ferry workers, specialty surgical center-of-excellence networks for employee health plans, pharmacy benefit administration, temporary ancillary clinical staffing placement, and inpatient/emergency hospital services for detained youth. This code appears to be a data-entry error or miscategorization in state and local procurement systems rather than a working taxonomy for procurement activity.

The issuing bodies include Arizona's City of Phoenix Retirement Office (pension board medical evaluations), Washington State Department of Transportation (occupational health), California's City of Long Beach (employee health plan surgery benefits), Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida (pharmacy management), County of Santa Clara Health System in California (temporary clinical staffing), Harris County Juvenile Probation Department in Texas (youth detention medical services), and Washington State Ferries. Geographic representation spans Arizona, Washington, California, Florida, and Texas. Recent opportunities posted between late July and mid-September 2026 with response dates through October and November; the City of Phoenix RFP (RTMRFP26001) for medical record review and disability examinations closes October 16, 2026, and the Washington State Ferries occupational surveillance RFP (RFP20260825) closes October 9, 2026. The code shows minimal relevant procurement activity and should not be relied upon as a signal for orthopedic surgical-procedure work at the state and local level.