UNSPSC 85713220: Reposition right metacarpophalangeal joint with internal fixation device, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to reposition right metacarpophalangeal joint with internal fixation device, 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 0RSU04Z

UNSPSC 85713220 Reposition right metacarpophalangeal joint with internal fixation device, open approach is a Commodity code with minimal alignment to recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a specific surgical procedure on the right hand's knuckle joint, yet the recent opportunities posted under this code involve occupational health screening, disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, surgical benefits carve-outs, and temporary clinical staffing — none of which involve orthopedic surgery or joint reconstruction. The mismatch suggests that the code has been incorrectly applied to these opportunities by the issuing jurisdictions, or the tagging reflects a data quality issue in the source system. No state or local solicitation in the recent block actually seeks orthopedic surgical services, joint implants, or related procedural support aligned with the code's medical description.

The recent opportunities that carry this code tag span Arizona (City of Phoenix Retirement Office), California (City of Long Beach and County of Santa Clara), Florida (Collier County), Texas (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department), and Washington (Washington State Department of Transportation). None addresses the code's actual scope. Absent evidence that state and local governments are genuinely procuring right metacarpophalangeal joint reconstruction services under this code, the category should be marked for review and clarification before investing pursuit resources.