UNSPSC 85714820: Fusion of left temporomandibular joint with nonautologous tissue substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to fusion of left temporomandibular joint with nonautologous tissue 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 0RGD0KZ

UNSPSC 85714820 Fusion of left temporomandibular joint with nonautologous tissue substitute, open approach is a Commodity code whose nominal scope—a specific orthopedic surgical procedure—does not align with the state and local procurement activity currently tagged under it. The recent opportunities posted under this code include independent medical evaluation services for pension disability determinations, pharmacy benefit management administration, occupational health surveillance, temporary health professional staffing, surgical benefit carve-out programs for employee health plans, and emergency medical services for detained youth. None of these solicitations involve orthopedic joint fusion procedures or related surgical supplies. The code appears to be a misclassification or data-entry error in the state and local procurement systems that posted these opportunities; the mismatch is too broad to suggest that state and local governments are using this code to procure services or products related to its stated clinical definition.

The source contains no recent opportunities that reflect the actual scope of UNSPSC 85714820. Prospective vendors should not rely on this code for market intelligence or opportunity identification in the state and local procurement space. A business development professional evaluating this code should verify the correct UNSPSC classification for any health services or medical staffing work of interest before committing resources to pursuit strategy.