UNSPSC 85712821: Fusion of right elbow joint with synthetic substitute, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to fusion of right elbow joint with synthetic 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 0RGL4JZ

UNSPSC 85712821 Fusion of right elbow joint with synthetic substitute, percutaneous endoscopic approach (Commodity) shows minimal relevance to recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a specific surgical procedure code, yet recent opportunities posted under it do not reflect elbow-joint fusion work. Instead, issuing bodies are soliciting medical evaluation, occupational health surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and surgical benefit carve-out services—none of which involve orthopedic implant procedures or operative fusion techniques.

The recent opportunities span diverse jurisdictions and service lines: the City of Phoenix Retirement Office (Arizona) posted an RFP for independent medical evaluation services to support disability determinations under Arizona's Public Safety Personnel Retirement System, due October 16, 2026; the Washington State Department of Transportation posted an RFQ for occupational medical surveillance across 14 ferry system locations, due October 9, 2026; the City of Long Beach posted an RFP for surgical procedure carve-out benefits through Centers of Excellence, due October 7, 2026; and the County of Santa Clara Health System posted an RFQ to establish a qualified vendor pool for temporary ancillary health professional staffing, due October 7, 2026. Collier County Commissioners issued an RFP for pharmacy benefit management covering approximately 7,200 enrolled members with historical spending near $8.7 million annually. The code exhibits a tagging mismatch—the UNSPSC designation does not align with the actual medical and administrative services state and local bodies are buying under it. Business development professionals should treat this code as dormant for operative elbow procedures and flag the classification discrepancy for procurement office review.