UNSPSC 85723026: Revision of nonautologous tissue substitute in right knee joint, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to revision of nonautologous tissue substitute in right knee 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 0SWC0KZ

UNSPSC 85723026 (Revision of nonautologous tissue substitute in right knee joint, open approach), a Commodity code, shows minimal alignment between its nominal scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The code's medical-device nomenclature suggests procurement of orthopedic surgical implants and related materials for knee replacement, yet the recent solicitations posted under it involve occupational health surveillance, independent medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary clinical staffing, surgical benefit carve-outs, and youth detention healthcare—none of which involve tissue substitutes or implantable medical devices. State and local issuing bodies posting under this code include county pension boards, city retirement offices, state transportation departments, county health systems, county commissioners' offices, and county probation departments. The source does not indicate whether this code assignment reflects categorization error or legitimate procurement necessity.

Recent opportunities include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP (RTMRFP26001) for independent medical evaluation services due October 16, 2026, offering $750,000 over five years for disability medical record review and examination coordination; the Washington State Department of Transportation's RFP (RFP20260825) for occupational medical surveillance services across 14 ferry locations due October 9, 2026 with a two-year base and optional five-year extensions; the City of Long Beach's RFP (HR26753) for surgical benefit carve-out management for orthopedic and specialty procedures due October 7, 2026; Santa Clara County Health System's RFQ (RFSQHHSFY270052) for temporary clinical staffing across thirteen ancillary health professional categories due October 7, 2026; Collier County's RFP (258414) for pharmacy benefit management covering approximately $8.7 million annually in historical pharmacy spending; and Harris County Juvenile Probation Department's RFI for specialty and emergency medical services for detained youth due September 25, 2026. The geographic spread spans Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, and Washington. The code assignment warrants verification against actual scope documentation before pursuing opportunities under this code.