UNSPSC 85723014: Revision of internal fixation device in right ankle joint, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to revision of internal fixation device in right ankle joint, 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 0SWF04Z

UNSPSC 85723014 Revision of internal fixation device in right ankle joint, open approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The code's nominal scope—orthopedic surgical implants and procedures—does not align with the state and local opportunities recently tagged under it. The six most recent opportunities solicited by Arizona, California, Washington, and Florida jurisdictions are for independent medical evaluation services, surgical benefit carve-out networks, occupational medical surveillance, emergency and specialty care for detained youth, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary health professional staffing. None involve procurement of ankle joint fixation devices or related implantable hardware.

The disconnect between the code's clinical definition and actual buying activity signals that the code either is seldom used for state and local orthopedic implant procurements or has been applied inconsistently to medical services solicitations. State and local governments do procure medical devices and supplies through their procurement systems, but the recent opportunities under this particular code do not reflect device purchasing. Vendors pursuing orthopedic implant or surgical-hardware opportunities with state and local bodies should verify the actual UNSPSC coding assigned in live RFPs and IFBs rather than relying on this code's nominal scope, and may find better signal value in codes aligned with medical supply distribution or healthcare provider services.