UNSPSC 85712600: Joints arm, percutaneous endoscopic approach-part A

This class includes one or more of 16 standard surgical interventions or procedures on component parts of the joints of the arm with percutaneous endoscopic approach. These surgical interventions or procedures are listed in the World Health Organization's International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems or ICD-10 PCS under code 0R.

UNSPSC 85712600 Joints arm, percutaneous endoscopic approach-part A is a Class code that does not align with the recent state and local opportunities posted under its designation. The code nominally describes a surgical procedure or medical device component, yet the five recent solicitations—spanning correctional facility medical services, pharmacy benefit management, virtual primary care, peer support services, and fire department medical direction—reflect comprehensive healthcare administration, insurance and benefits management, and provider services that fall outside orthopedic or percutaneous endoscopic scope. The mismatch suggests either a classification error in the source data or that this code sees little relevant procurement activity among state and local buyers.

The geographic spread of recent postings includes Georgia (Columbus Consolidated Government), Florida (Collier County and Monroe County boards of commissioners), California (San Mateo County), and California (Santa Monica Fire Department), but the opportunities posted do not substantively represent demand under the code's stated definition. If pursuing activity under 85712600, verify the code's accuracy with issuing procurement offices and confirm whether state and local buyers use this classification for orthopedic implants, surgical instruments, or related medical device components, as no such solicitations appear in the recent public record.