UNSPSC 85723203: Replacement of left knee joint, tibial surface with synthetic substitute, uncemented, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to replacement of left knee joint, tibial surface with synthetic substitute, uncemented, 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 0SRW0JA

UNSPSC 85723203 Replacement of left knee joint, tibial surface with synthetic substitute, uncemented, open approach is a Commodity code that nominally describes orthopedic implant procedures, yet the recent state and local opportunities posted under this code bear no relation to knee replacements or surgical implants—indicating minimal or no genuine procurement activity aligned with the code's stated scope. The six opportunities in the source span independent medical evaluations for disability determinations (City of Phoenix), surgical benefit carve-outs and Centers of Excellence networks (City of Long Beach), occupational medical surveillance (Washington State Department of Transportation), emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth (Harris County), pharmacy benefit management (Collier County), and temporary health professional staffing (Santa Clara County Health System). None of these solicitations involve orthopedic implants, knee procedures, or surgical devices.

State and local buyers posting under this code are health benefit administrators, county pension boards, state transportation agencies, and county health systems operating across Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington. The geographic spread reflects activity in major metropolitan areas and state-level health operations rather than orthopedic procurement markets. The mismatch between the code's orthopedic-implant classification and the actual medical-services and staffing solicitations suggests either systematic miscoding in state and local procurement systems or that this code does not capture genuine demand for knee-joint replacements in the state and local market. Vendors pursuing orthopedic implant opportunities should verify code alignment at point of solicitation rather than rely on this code's nominal description.