UNSPSC 85712521: Fusion of right elbow joint with synthetic substitute, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to fusion of right elbow joint with synthetic 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 0RGL3JZ

UNSPSC 85712521 Fusion of right elbow joint with synthetic substitute, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that shows no relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a specific surgical procedure, but the most-recent opportunities posted under it reflect actual state and local buying patterns in medical benefits administration, occupational health surveillance, disability medical evaluation services, and temporary clinical staffing—none of which align with orthopedic joint fusion surgery or implantable devices.

The recent solicitations under this code span independent medical evaluation services for public safety retirement determinations (City of Phoenix Retirement Office, RFP RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026), surgical procedure carve-out benefit programs (City of Long Beach, RFP HR26753, due October 7, 2026), occupational medical surveillance for ferry workers (Washington State Department of Transportation, RFP RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026), emergency and specialty medical services for youth in custody (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, RFI 071626BNM, due September 25, 2026), pharmacy benefit management (Collier County Board of County Commissioners, RFP 258414, due April 9, 2026), and temporary health professional staffing (County of Santa Clara Health System, RFSQ RFSQHHSFY270052, due October 7, 2026). These represent healthcare benefits contracting and staffing administration rather than surgical implant procurement. The code appears to be a classification mismatch and carries no signal value for vendors pursuing state and local business in medical devices or surgical procedures.