UNSPSC 85715143: Removal of spacer from left temporomandibular joint, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of spacer from left temporomandibular joint, percutaneous endoscopic 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 0RPD48Z

UNSPSC 85715143 Removal of spacer from left temporomandibular joint, percutaneous endoscopic approach is a Commodity code with a stated title that bears no meaningful relationship to the state and local procurement opportunities presently tagged under it. The recent solicitations show no orthopedic or temporomandibular joint surgical procedures; instead, state and local buyers have tagged this code to independent medical evaluation services, occupational health surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth, and temporary health professional staffing across ancillary clinical categories. The code demonstrates minimal recent activity aligned with its nominal scope—a specific surgical procedure that would ordinarily fall within hospital or surgical center procurement, not state and local government benefits administration or clinical staffing.

The geographic spread of recent activity spans Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office posted an RFP for independent medical evaluation services supporting disability benefit determinations (RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026); the City of Long Beach issued an RFP for surgical procedure carve-out benefits within employee health plans (HR26753, due October 7, 2026); the Washington State Department of Transportation solicited occupational medical surveillance services for ferry workers across 14 statewide locations (RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026); Harris County Juvenile Probation Department issued an RFI for emergency and specialty hospital-based services for detained youth (071626BNM, due September 25, 2026); Collier County Board of County Commissioners requested pharmacy benefit management services (RFP 25-8414, due April 9, 2026); and the County of Santa Clara Health System established a qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing across multiple ancillary categories (RFSQHHSFY270052, due October 7, 2026). The code shows little relevant procurement activity and appears to be a misapplication of medical procedure taxonomy to administrative health benefits and staffing services.