UNSPSC 85715038: Destruction of left temporomandibular joint, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to destruction of left temporomandibular 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 0R5D3ZZ

UNSPSC 85715038 Destruction of left temporomandibular joint, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity under its nominal medical-procedure scope. The recent state and local opportunities posted under this code do not involve temporomandibular joint procedures or surgical interventions; instead, they span occupational medical surveillance, disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, surgical carve-out networks for Centers of Excellence, and emergency medical services for youth in custody. The code appears to have been applied to general healthcare procurement categories rather than the specific orthopedic procedure its name describes, creating a mismatch between the code's clinical designation and the work actually being bought.

The opportunities solicited under this code come from diverse issuing bodies including state departments (Washington State Department of Transportation, Collier County), municipalities (City of Phoenix, City of Long Beach), counties (Harris County, Santa Clara County), and local boards (Phoenix Fire Pension Board, Phoenix Police Pension Board). Geographic spread spans Arizona, California, Florida, Washington, and Texas. Representative recent solicitations include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP 26001 for independent medical evaluation services due October 16, 2026 with a five-year maximum contract value of $750,000; the Washington State Department of Transportation's RFP 20260825 for occupational medical surveillance services due October 9, 2026 with a two-year initial term and optional extensions; and the County of Santa Clara Health System's non-exclusive multiple-award qualification vehicle for temporary health professional staffing due October 7, 2026. The code does not reflect purchasing patterns consistent with its clinical definition and warrants review for proper recategorization by the issuing jurisdictions.