UNSPSC 85713252: Replacement of left carpal joint with synthetic substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to replacement of left 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 0RRR0JZ

UNSPSC 85713252 Replacement of left carpal joint with synthetic substitute, open approach is a Commodity code that represents a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, yet state and local procurement activity under this code shows little connection to the nominal scope. Recent opportunities posted under this code do not involve carpal joint replacements or orthopedic surgical implants; instead, they span occupational medical surveillance, disability evaluation services, pharmacy benefit management, health professional staffing, surgical center-of-excellence networks, and youth detention medical care. The issuing bodies are cities (Phoenix, Long Beach), counties (Harris, Collier, Santa Clara), and state departments (Washington Department of Transportation), reflecting a mix of municipal human resources purchasing, county benefits administration, and health system operations. The mismatch between the code's named procedure and the actual work being solicited suggests either a coding error in state and local procurement systems or a broad interpretation of the code that extends beyond its stated clinical definition.

Geographic activity spans Arizona (City of Phoenix), California (City of Long Beach, County of Santa Clara), Florida (Collier County), Texas (Harris County), and Washington (Washington State Department of Transportation), with no clear concentration in any single region. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services (RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026) covering disability medical record summary preparation and physician examination coordination for approximately 75 annual public safety pension applications at a maximum contract value of $750,000 over five years; the Washington State Department of Transportation's RFP for occupational medical surveillance services (RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026) covering baseline and periodic examinations for ferry system employees across 14 Washington locations; and the County of Santa Clara Health System's qualification-based vendor pool solicitation (RFSQHHSFY270052, due October 7, 2026) for temporary health professional staffing in ancillary clinical categories. The code shows limited relevance to surgical implant procurement and should be monitored only if your firm operates in occupational health services, benefits administration consulting, or health system staffing placement.