UNSPSC 85712353: Supplement left elbow joint with nonautologous tissue substitute, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to supplement left elbow joint with nonautologous tissue substitute, percutaneous 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 0RUM3KZ

UNSPSC 85712353 Supplement left elbow joint with nonautologous tissue substitute, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that, based on recent state and local solicitations, does not align with orthopedic surgical implant procurement. State and local entities sourcing under this code are instead soliciting a diverse mix of health services — independent medical evaluations, occupational health surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary clinical staffing — none of which involve joint implants or surgical procedures. The issuing bodies include city retirement offices, state transportation agencies, county health systems, and municipal benefits departments.

Recent opportunities posted under this code show no purchasing of elbow joint implants or related orthopedic hardware. The Phoenix Retirement Office sought independent medical evaluation services for disability benefit determinations; the Washington State Department of Transportation's ferry division requested occupational medical surveillance for ferryboat and shipyard workers; Collier County procured pharmacy benefit management covering approximately 2,400 employees and 4,800 covered members with annual historical spending of $8.7 million; and Santa Clara County Health System established a qualified vendor pool for temporary staffing in ancillary clinical roles including audiology, imaging, respiratory care, and surgical support. The code shows minimal or no activity aligned with its nominal commodity description, suggesting either a data classification mismatch or very limited actual procurement of this specific implant type through state and local channels.