UNSPSC 85713369: Release left metacarpocarpal joint, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to release left metacarpocarpal joint, 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 0RNT0ZZ

UNSPSC 85713369 Release left metacarpocarpal joint, open approach is a Commodity code describing a specific surgical procedure, yet recent state and local procurement activity posted under this code shows no alignment with orthopedic surgery or surgical intervention. Instead, the recent opportunities solicited under this code span occupational medical surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, independent disability medical evaluations, surgical procedure carve-out networks for employee benefits, temporary health professional staffing, and specialty medical services for detained youth. This disconnect between the code's nominal procedure scope and actual procurement activity indicates that the code is either miscoded in the state and local system or serves as a catch-all placeholder for medical and health services purchasing that does not fit a narrower category. State and local issuers posting under this code include county health systems, pension boards, state transportation agencies, county commissioners' offices, and county probation departments.

Recent opportunities span multiple states and service models. The Washington State Department of Transportation issued an RFP for occupational medical surveillance services across 14 Puget Sound ferry locations due October 9, 2026; the City of Phoenix Retirement Office solicited independent medical evaluation services for pension disability determinations due October 16, 2026 with a maximum contract value of $750,000 over five years; the City of Long Beach requested proposals for a surgical procedure carve-out benefit program for city employees and retirees due October 7, 2026; Collier County issued an RFP for pharmacy benefit management covering approximately $8.7 million in annual pharmacy spending due April 9, 2026; Santa Clara County Health System established a qualified vendor pool for temporary ancillary health professional staffing due October 7, 2026; and Harris County Juvenile Probation Department posted an RFI for emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth due September 25, 2026. The geographic spread includes Washington, Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas. Bidding teams should verify that opportunities posted under this code align with their service offering before pursuing, as the code appears to function as a miscellaneous medical services category rather than a surgical procedure designator.