UNSPSC 85712613: Revision of external fixation device in right wrist joint, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to revision of external fixation device in right wrist joint, percutaneous endoscopic 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 0RWN45Z

UNSPSC 85712613 Revision of external fixation device in right wrist joint, percutaneous endoscopic approach is a Commodity code that does not align with recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, yet the most-recent opportunities posted under it procure occupational and disability medical evaluation services, pharmacy benefit management, surgical care networks, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency medical services for detained youth — none of which involve external fixation device revision or orthopedic device implantation. The mismatch between the code's stated scope and what jurisdictions are actually buying suggests either a cataloging error in how these opportunities were tagged or that the code is not the appropriate taxonomy home for the work being solicited.

No recent state and local opportunities directly address the procurement or provision of external fixation devices, orthopedic hardware, or revision procedures at the wrist or any other anatomical site. The code shows little relevant recent activity under its nominal scope.