UNSPSC 85713240: Replacement of left metacarpophalangeal joint with synthetic substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to replacement of left metacarpophalangeal 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 0RRV0JZ

UNSPSC 85713240 Replacement of left metacarpophalangeal joint with synthetic substitute, open approach is a Commodity code whose nominal scope describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure; however, recent state and local opportunities posted under this code show little alignment with the code's stated definition. Instead, the opportunities reflect a mix of occupational health surveillance, disability medical evaluation, employee health benefits administration, pharmacy management, and temporary clinical staffing — none of which involve joint replacement surgery or orthopedic implants. The mismatch suggests either a coding error in how opportunities are being tagged or a fundamental disconnect between the code's intended use and current procurement practice. State and local issuers posting under this code include municipal retirement systems (City of Phoenix), county health systems (Santa Clara County), state transportation departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), county juvenile detention authorities (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department), and municipal employee benefits offices (City of Long Beach). The geographic spread spans Arizona, California, Washington, Texas, and Florida.

Representative recent opportunities include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP RTMRFP26001 for independent medical evaluation services to support disability pension determinations, posted September 16, 2026 with a proposal deadline of October 16, 2026; the Washington State Department of Transportation's RFP 20260825 for occupational medical surveillance services across 14 ferry terminal and vessel locations, due October 9, 2026; and the County of Santa Clara Health System's RFSQHHSFY270052, a non-exclusive multiple-award qualification vehicle for temporary ancillary clinical staffing (audiology, imaging, respiratory care, surgical services, and related categories), due October 7, 2026. None of these solicitations involve procurement of orthopedic implants, devices, or surgical procedures as the code name implies. Absent additional context or recent opportunities aligned with joint replacement products or services, this code shows little current activity relevant to orthopedic device or implant vendors.