UNSPSC 85713903: Insertion of internal fixation device into left finger phalangeal joint, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of internal fixation device into left finger phalangeal joint, percutaneous 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 0RHX34Z

UNSPSC 85713903 Insertion of internal fixation device into left finger phalangeal joint, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that does not align with recent state and local procurement activity under its nominal scope. The code references a specific orthopedic surgical procedure — internal fixation of finger joints via percutaneous approach — yet the recent opportunities posted under this code do not involve procurement of orthopedic hardware, surgical services, or implantable devices. Instead, the opportunities tagged to this code span occupational health surveillance, disability medical evaluation, pharmacy benefit management, specialty surgical care networks, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency medical services for detained youth. These represent administrative and preventive health services or staffing arrangements rather than procurement of internal fixation devices or related surgical implants.

The issuing bodies include state transportation departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), counties (Harris County, Collier County, Santa Clara County), cities (Phoenix, Long Beach), and county health systems. The geographic spread covers Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, and Washington, though the absence of any opportunities actually seeking internal fixation devices, orthopedic implants, or related surgical hardware suggests either miscoding of opportunities at the source level or minimal activity under this Commodity code for its intended product scope. A business development professional should verify whether procurement activity related to orthopedic surgical implants and internal fixation devices in state and local markets is captured elsewhere within the UNSPSC taxonomy or whether this code warrants direct inquiry with specific state health procurement offices regarding purchasing patterns for orthopedic surgical supplies.