UNSPSC 85713166: Supplement left finger phalangeal joint with synthetic substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to supplement left finger phalangeal joint with synthetic substitute, open 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 0RUX0JZ

UNSPSC 85713166 Supplement left finger phalangeal joint with synthetic substitute, open approach is a Commodity code that nominally describes orthopedic surgical implants and procedures. The recent state and local opportunities posted under this code, however, show little alignment with that scope. Instead, the opportunities address occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluations for pension and disability determinations, surgical benefit management through Centers of Excellence networks, pharmacy benefit administration, temporary health professional staffing pools, and emergency medical services for detained youth. None of these solicitations involve finger joint implants or orthopedic surgical supplies. The code shows a fundamental mismatch between its nominal taxonomy designation and the work state and local governments are actually buying under it in the current marketplace.

The issuing bodies span multiple jurisdiction types—state departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), county health systems and departments (Harris County Juvenile Probation, Collier County, Santa Clara County), and municipal retirement and human resources offices (City of Phoenix, City of Long Beach). Geographic activity appears across Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, and Washington, with no single state dominating recent postings. Representative opportunities include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services due October 16, 2026 with a maximum contract value of $750,000 over five years; the Washington State Department of Transportation's RFP for occupational medical surveillance due October 9, 2026; and the City of Long Beach's RFP for surgical procedure carve-out benefits due October 7, 2026. Given the persistent mismatch between the code's orthopedic implant scope and the medical services and administrative support work actually being solicited, the code itself offers little actionable signal for vendors in orthopedic supply or device businesses.