UNSPSC 85712529: Fusion of left shoulder joint with internal fixation device, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to fusion of left shoulder joint with internal fixation device, 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 0RGK34Z

UNSPSC 85712529 Fusion of left shoulder joint with internal fixation device, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, yet the recent opportunities tagged under it consist entirely of administrative healthcare management and staffing services—disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, occupational surveillance examinations, surgical benefit carve-out networks, youth detention medical services, and temporary health professional staffing—none of which involve fusion procedures or orthopedic implants. The mismatch suggests the code has been misapplied to healthcare administration and contracting opportunities rather than to the medical device or surgical service the code name describes.

The issuing bodies in the recent records span city retirement offices (City of Phoenix), county governments (Harris County, Collier County, Santa Clara County), municipal health systems (City of Long Beach, County of Santa Clara Health System), and state transportation departments (Washington State Department of Transportation). Geographic activity appears concentrated in Arizona, Texas, Florida, California, and Washington. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services (RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026), the Washington State Department of Transportation's RFP for occupational medical surveillance (RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026 with pre-bid conference August 31), and Collier County's RFP for pharmacy benefit management services (258414, submission deadline April 9, 2026). None of these solicitations relate to orthopedic surgery, fusion procedures, or implants. Firms pursuing orthopedic device and surgical service opportunities should flag this code as exhibiting a classification mismatch and seek opportunities under more specific surgical or medical device codes.