UNSPSC 85712477: Insertion of spacer into right elbow joint, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of spacer into right elbow joint, 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 0RHL38Z

UNSPSC 85712477 Insertion of spacer into right elbow joint, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity under state and local procurement. The code nominally describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, but the six recent opportunities posted under this code span occupational health surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, disability medical evaluation services, surgical care networks, and emergency medical services for detained youth—none of which align with the procedural specificity of joint spacer insertion. The mismatch suggests either miscoding by issuing bodies or use of this code as a catch-all health services category that does not reflect actual procurement of the named procedure.

The opportunities originate from diverse state and local entities: Arizona (City of Phoenix Retirement Office), California (cities of Long Beach and Santa Clara County Health System), Washington (Department of Transportation), Florida (Collier County), and Texas (Harris County). Recent solicitations include the City of Phoenix's RFP for independent medical evaluation services (due October 16, 2026), Washington State Ferries' RFP for occupational medical surveillance (due October 9, 2026), and Santa Clara County Health System's multiple-award solicitation for temporary health professional staffing across ancillary clinical categories (due October 7, 2026). No posted opportunities directly solicit orthopedic implants, surgical procedures, or procedure-specific clinical services that would support business development focused on the code's stated scope.