UNSPSC 85712779: Insertion of internal fixation device into right elbow joint, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of internal fixation device into right 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 0RHL44Z

UNSPSC 85712779 Insertion of internal fixation device into right elbow joint, percutaneous endoscopic approach is a Commodity code that does not match the work actually being solicited under it in recent state and local contracting activity. The recent opportunities tagged to this code—inmate medical and pharmacy services, pharmacy benefit management, virtual primary and urgent care, peer support for peer workers, and fire department medical direction—represent healthcare administration, clinical service delivery, and behavioral health contracting. None involve orthopedic surgical procedures or insertion of internal fixation devices. The code appears to have been misapplied by the issuing bodies to healthcare services procurement when the UNSPSC taxonomy intended it for a specific surgical intervention.

The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned to its nominal scope. No state or local opportunities in the source documentation actually solicit orthopedic surgery, implant procurement, or surgical instrumentation. Bidding professionals evaluating this code for medical device, surgical supply, or orthopedic services should be aware that it does not reliably signal actual market demand in state and local government procurement at this time.