UNSPSC 85712221: Insertion of internal fixation device into right elbow joint, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of internal fixation device into right 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 0RHL04Z

UNSPSC 85712221 Insertion of internal fixation device into right elbow joint, open approach is a Commodity code that shows no meaningful recent activity in state and local procurement. The code describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure; however, the recent opportunities posted under this code—including inmate medical and pharmacy services for a county prison, pharmacy benefit management services for county employees, virtual primary and urgent care services, peer support services for mental health workers, and fire department medical director services—are unrelated to orthopedic implant procurement or surgical procedure codes. State and local governments do not typically acquire specific surgical implants or procedures through direct procurement RFPs; instead, they contract with healthcare providers, managed care organizations, or pharmacy benefit managers who procure implants and procedures as part of broader service delivery arrangements.

The mismatch between the code's surgical-procedure nomenclature and the healthcare-services scope of the recent opportunities suggests either a cataloging error in the source system or that this code is not actively used for state and local procurement. No issuing bodies, geographic regions, or representative implant or device procurement opportunities are supported by the source material under this code. Firms pursuing medical device or surgical-implant sales to state and local healthcare systems should verify the correct UNSPSC classification and focus on provider-services codes or direct healthcare supply procurement rather than this procedure-specific code.