UNSPSC 85712247: Fusion of right elbow joint, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to fusion of 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 0RGL0ZZ

UNSPSC 85712247 Fusion of right elbow joint, open approach is a Commodity code that the source material does not support with relevant state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a surgical procedure, but the recent opportunities posted under this classification span occupational medical surveillance, independent disability medical evaluations, specialty surgical networks and Centers of Excellence, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and youth detention medical services — none of which involve orthopedic fusion surgery or match the code's stated scope. The mismatch suggests that state and local procurement bodies may be applying this code incorrectly to health services and staffing solicitations that fall outside surgical procedure classification.

The six recent opportunities originate from diverse issuing bodies including state departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), county governments (Harris County, Collier County, Santa Clara County), and cities (Phoenix, Long Beach), with representation across Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, and Washington. The County of Santa Clara Health System and Collier County each appear twice in the recent block. No solicitation directly addresses elbow fusion or orthopedic surgery procurement; the closest thematic connection is the City of Long Beach RFP for surgical and medical procedure carve-out benefits through Centers of Excellence (due October 7, 2026), which includes orthopedic procedures among a broader menu. Given the absence of actual procurement activity aligned with the code's clinical scope, this category presents no clear pursuit signal for vendors specializing in orthopedic surgical services or procedures.