UNSPSC 85714822: Fusion of left temporomandibular joint with autologous 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 autologous 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 0RGD07Z

UNSPSC 85714822 Fusion of left temporomandibular joint with autologous tissue substitute, open approach is a Commodity code that maps poorly to actual state and local procurement activity. The recent opportunities tagged under this code reflect no surgical procedures, tissue engineering, or orthopedic device supply—the clinical scope the code name describes.

The most recent state and local contract opportunities posted under this code are independent medical evaluation services for pension-disability determinations (City of Phoenix), surgical benefit carve-out program administration (City of Long Beach), occupational medical surveillance for ferries workers (Washington State Department of Transportation), emergency and specialty healthcare for youth in custody (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department), pharmacy benefit management (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), and temporary clinical staffing for ancillary health services (County of Santa Clara Health System). None of these solicitations involve fusion surgery, joint reconstruction, or autologous tissue substitutes. The issuing bodies span state departments, counties, and health systems across Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, and Washington. The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its stated clinical definition; the mismatch between the code taxonomy and the actual work being bought suggests vendors should verify the correct UNSPSC classification before pursuing opportunities posted under this code.