UNSPSC 85712177: Release left wrist joint, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to release left wrist 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 0RNP0ZZ

UNSPSC 85712177 Release left wrist joint, open approach is a Commodity code that represents a specific orthopedic surgical procedure code. The recent state and local contract opportunities posted under this code do not align with the orthopedic surgical scope implied by the code name. Instead, the opportunities tagged to this code cover inmate medical and pharmacy services, pharmacy benefit management services, virtual primary and urgent care services, peer support for peer workers, and fire department medical director services — none of which involve orthopedic surgery or wrist joint procedures. The mismatch between the code's nominal clinical scope and the actual procurement activity suggests either a data-entry or classification error in the sourcing system, or that this code is being used as a catch-all placeholder for health services contracting without precision alignment to UNSPSC taxonomy.

The recent opportunities show activity concentrated in Florida and Georgia counties and municipalities, with a single California county opportunity. The Muscogee County Prison (Columbus Consolidated Government) issued an RFP No. 26-0008 for comprehensive inmate medical and pharmacy services with a proposal due date of May 15, 2026, structured around a two-year term with optional three-year renewal. Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division issued RFP 25-8414 for Pharmacy Benefit Management Services covering approximately 2,400 employees and 4,800 members with a historical annual pharmacy spend of $8.7 million, with an April 9, 2026 submission deadline. Monroe County, Florida Board of County Commissioners posted an RFP on March 14, 2026 for Virtual Primary and Urgent Care Services for approximately 2,300 county members, with proposals due April 16, 2026 through the Bonfire electronic platform. San Mateo County Health, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services issued RFP No. 2025-007 for a Mental Health Services Act peer support pilot project funded at $580,000 over three years. Santa Monica Fire Department posted an RFP for a Fire Department Medical Director with a proposal deadline of October 16, 2025. This code shows little relevant recent activity aligned to its stated orthopedic surgical scope.