UNSPSC 85712811: Fusion of right wrist joint with external fixation device, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to fusion of right wrist joint with external fixation device, 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 0RGN45Z

UNSPSC 85712811, Fusion of right wrist joint with external fixation device, percutaneous endoscopic approach, is a Commodity code that does not align with the recent state and local contract opportunities posted under it. The code describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure; the recent solicitations instead address independent medical evaluations, occupational health surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, surgical benefit carve-outs, and emergency medical services for youth in detention. None of these opportunities involve fusion procedures or external fixation devices.

The code shows little relevant recent activity. The mismatch between the UNSPSC code's nominal scope—a defined surgical intervention—and the actual work being procured by state and local agencies under this taxonomy entry suggests either a data-classification error or the code's use as a catch-all for orthopedic and medical services more broadly. Business development professionals should verify the correct code assignment with issuing bodies before pursuing opportunities posted under this number.