UNSPSC 85712656: Supplement right elbow joint with nonautologous tissue substitute, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to supplement right elbow joint with nonautologous tissue substitute, 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 0RUL4KZ

UNSPSC 85712656 Supplement right elbow joint with nonautologous tissue substitute, percutaneous endoscopic approach is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its nominal clinical scope. The recent opportunities posted under this code reflect healthcare administration, occupational medicine surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary health professional staffing — none of which involve orthopedic joint replacement implants or surgical procedures. The code appears to have been applied inconsistently or erroneously to broader healthcare service procurements by state and local issuing bodies, creating a mismatch between the code's implant-specific definition and the actual work being solicited.

The opportunities span multiple jurisdictions and buying patterns: the City of Phoenix Retirement Office (independent medical evaluation services for disability determinations), the City of Long Beach (surgical procedure carve-out benefits management), the Washington State Department of Transportation on behalf of Washington State Ferries (occupational medical surveillance), Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth), Collier County Board of County Commissioners (pharmacy benefit management), and the County of Santa Clara Health System (temporary health professional staffing). Geographic distribution includes Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington. The absence of solicitations for actual orthopedic implants, joint reconstruction supplies, or related surgical materials under this code indicates limited or no current state and local procurement activity in the commodity's actual scope.