UNSPSC 85712773: Insertion of spacer into left elbow joint, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of spacer into left elbow 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 0RHM48Z

UNSPSC 85712773 Insertion of spacer into left elbow joint, percutaneous endoscopic approach (Commodity) shows minimal alignment with actual state and local procurement activity under this code. The recent opportunities posted do not involve orthopedic surgical procedures, implantable devices, or anything related to the code's nominal scope; instead, they span occupational medical surveillance, health benefits administration, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and medical record review services for pension and detention settings. The mismatch suggests this Commodity code either sees little relevant state and local solicitation activity or is being applied inconsistently by issuing bodies. No recent state and local contract opportunities reflect procurement of spacer insertion procedures, orthopedic surgical supplies, or related clinical services under this code's technical definition.

The recent opportunities identified under this code span Arizona (City of Phoenix disability medical evaluations), California (City of Long Beach surgical carve-out benefits, Santa Clara County temporary health staffing), Florida (Collier County pharmacy benefit management), Texas (Harris County Juvenile Probation medical services RFI), and Washington (Washington State Department of Transportation ferry employee occupational surveillance). Given the disconnect between the code's stated scope and the work actually being solicited, this code warrants investigation with the relevant state or local procurement office to confirm coding accuracy before pursuing opportunities tagged to it.