UNSPSC 85712246: Fusion of left elbow joint with internal fixation device, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to fusion of left elbow joint with internal fixation device, 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 0RGM04Z

UNSPSC 85712246 Fusion of left elbow joint with internal fixation device, open approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal relevance to recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a specific surgical procedure — orthopedic fusion of the left elbow with internal fixation — yet the recent opportunities posted under this classification do not involve orthopedic device procurement, surgical implants, or elective orthopedic procedures of any kind. Instead, state and local issuing bodies are tagging occupational medical surveillance, disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and employee health benefit carve-outs under this code, suggesting a systematic mismatch between the UNSPSC taxonomy assignment and the actual work being solicited.

The code's recent activity spans multiple jurisdictions and service types unrelated to elbow fusion implants or orthopedic surgery: the City of Phoenix Retirement Office is soliciting independent medical evaluation services for disability pension determinations (RFP RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026); the Washington State Department of Transportation is requesting occupational medical surveillance for ferry workers (RFP RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026); Collier County is procuring pharmacy benefit management services; and the County of Santa Clara Health System is establishing a vendor pool for temporary ancillary clinical staffing. Harris County Juvenile Probation Department issued an RFI for emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth. None of these opportunities involve orthopedic implants, joint fusion procedures, or surgical device supply. State and local procurement professionals should treat this code as inactive for its stated commodity and verify the correct UNSPSC classification if pursuing opportunities within orthopedic device supply, surgical implant distribution, or related health care product lines.