UNSPSC 85712272: Excision of right elbow joint, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to excision 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 0RBL0ZZ

UNSPSC 85712272 Excision of right elbow joint, open approach is a Commodity code that maps to occupational and public-sector medical examination and administrative services rather than surgical procedure provision. Recent state and local solicitations reveal that this code tag does not align with its nominal scope. The actual procurement activity under this code involves independent medical evaluations for disability benefit determinations, occupational health surveillance programs, pharmacy benefit management administration, and temporary health professional staffing — none of which constitute elbow surgery. State and local governments are using this code to classify medical assessment and administrative coordination services for employee health programs, pension systems, and occupational safety compliance, with contract values ranging from $750,000 over five years (Phoenix) to approximately $8.7 million annually (Collier County). The issuing bodies include city retirement offices, county human resources divisions, state transportation departments, county health systems, and county juvenile probation departments.

Recent opportunities span Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office posted an RFP (RTMRFP26001) for independent medical evaluation services supporting disability benefit determinations for the Phoenix Fire Pension Board and Phoenix Police Pension Board, due October 16, 2026, with a maximum contract value of $750,000 over five years. The Washington State Department of Transportation, on behalf of the Washington State Ferries, posted an RFP (RFP20260825) for occupational medical surveillance services with proposals due October 9, 2026 and a pre-bid conference on August 31, 2026; this contract covers baseline and periodic examinations across 14 ferry system locations. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an RFP (258414) for Pharmacy Benefit Management Services with historical annual spending of approximately $8.7 million and a proposal deadline of April 9, 2026. The County of Santa Clara Health System posted an RFSQ (RFSQHHSFY270052) for temporary health professional staffing services across ancillary clinical categories, due October 7, 2026, establishing a multi-award vendor pool with no guaranteed work volume. The code shows material mismatch with its surgical nomenclature and limited direct relevance to contractors offering elbow joint procedures.