UNSPSC 85713187: Supplement right carpal joint with synthetic substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to supplement right carpal 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 0RUQ0JZ

UNSPSC 85713187 Supplement right carpal joint with synthetic substitute, open approach is a Commodity code that nominally describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, but recent state and local opportunities show no alignment with this scope. The opportunities posted under this code include inmate medical and pharmacy services, pharmacy benefit management for county employees, virtual primary and urgent care services, peer support for peer workers, and fire department medical direction — none of which involve orthopedic joint supplementation or surgical implants. The code appears to have been applied in error to health services and administrative procurement rather than the orthopedic device or surgical supply category the Commodity name indicates. State and local governments do not appear to be soliciting orthopedic joint replacements or related surgical procedures under this code in the current market.

The issuing bodies posting under this code span county governments (Collier County, Florida and Monroe County, Florida), consolidated city-county governments (Columbus Consolidated Government in Georgia), county health agencies (San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services), and municipal fire departments (Santa Monica Fire Department). The recent opportunities show activity in Georgia, Florida, and California, with no identifiable pattern of repeat buyers or geographic concentration. Given the mismatch between the Commodity code's stated scope and the actual work being solicited, this code does not represent a viable procurement category for firms pursuing state and local contracts in medical devices, orthopedic supplies, or related services.