UNSPSC 85725819: Insertion of internal fixation device into sacrococcygeal joint, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of internal fixation device into sacrococcygeal 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 0SH544Z

UNSPSC 85725819 Insertion of internal fixation device into sacrococcygeal joint, percutaneous endoscopic approach is a Commodity code that shows a misalignment between its nominal scope and actual state and local procurement activity. The recent opportunities posted under this code do not involve surgical procedures, orthopedic implants, or spine instrumentation. Instead, state and local issuing bodies are using the code to tag healthcare administration, medical staffing, benefit management, and occupational health surveillance services—none of which match the code's stated clinical focus on sacrococcygeal joint fixation.

The source records six recent opportunities across Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington, spanning the City of Phoenix Retirement Office (independent medical evaluation services for disability determinations), City of Long Beach (surgical procedure benefit carve-out administration for employee health plans), Washington State Department of Transportation (occupational medical surveillance for ferry workers), Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth), Collier County (pharmacy benefit management), and Santa Clara County Health System (temporary health professional staffing). This code appears to be tagged incorrectly by issuing bodies, and practitioners should verify actual procurement intent when evaluating opportunities posted under this Commodity code rather than assuming relevance to orthopedic device supply or implant contracting.