UNSPSC 85714641: Release left temporomandibular joint, external approach

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

UNSPSC 85714641 Release left temporomandibular joint, external approach is a Commodity code that in state and local practice functions as a catch-all category for medical evaluation and healthcare administration services, not surgical procedure codes. Recent state and local solicitations tagged to this code reflect a mismatch between the code's nominal surgical scope and actual procurement activity — issuers are buying independent medical evaluation services, occupational health surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, specialty medical procedure carve-outs, and temporary health professional staffing rather than temporomandibular joint surgery or related surgical procedures. State and local governments using this code are issuing to cities (Phoenix, Long Beach), counties (Harris, Collier, Santa Clara), and state transportation agencies (Washington Department of Transportation). Cities and counties appear to be the primary issuing bodies.

Activity is spread across Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, and Washington. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office (RTMRFP26001) requesting independent medical evaluation services for disability determinations, due October 16, 2026, with a maximum contract value of $750,000 over five years; the Washington State Department of Transportation on behalf of Washington State Ferries (RFP20260825) soliciting occupational medical surveillance services across 14 ferry system locations, due October 9, 2026, with a pre-bid conference held August 31, 2026; the City of Long Beach (HR26753) seeking a surgical procedure carve-out benefit program for Centers of Excellence networks, due October 7, 2026; and the County of Santa Clara Health System (RFSQHHSFY270052) establishing a qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing across multiple ancillary clinical categories, due October 7, 2026. The code shows active recent posting dates and near-term response deadlines concentrated in the late third and fourth quarters of 2026, though the underlying procurement intent bears no clear relationship to the code's stated surgical scope.