UNSPSC 85713229: Reposition left carpal joint with internal fixation device, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to reposition left carpal 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 0RSR04Z

UNSPSC 85713229 Reposition left carpal joint with internal fixation device, open approach is a Commodity code that does not align with recent state and local procurement activity. The code describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, but the most recent opportunities posted under this code reflect healthcare service procurement unrelated to carpal joint surgery — including inmate medical and pharmacy services, pharmacy benefit management administration, virtual primary and urgent care platforms, peer support services for behavioral health workers, and fire department medical direction.

The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and actual procurement activity suggests either a cataloging error in the source data or inconsistent application of UNSPSC codes by issuing bodies. The opportunities identified — Columbus Consolidated Government's RFP for inmate medical services (due May 15, 2026), Collier County's pharmacy benefit management RFP (due April 9, 2026), Monroe County's virtual primary care RFP (due April 16, 2026), San Mateo County's peer support pilot (due July 2, 2025), and Santa Monica Fire Department's medical director RFP (due October 16, 2025) — do not involve orthopedic surgical device procurement or operative procedures. No recent opportunities reflect the code's stated scope of carpal joint fixation devices or open surgical approaches. Pursuit under this code based on the nominal UNSPSC definition is not supported by current state and local market activity.