UNSPSC 85801259: Change traction apparatus on right lower extremity

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a placement intervention or procedure to change traction apparatus on right lower extremity. This placement 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 2W0LX0Z

UNSPSC 85801259, a Commodity code, encompasses change of traction apparatus on right lower extremity—a specialized orthopedic or prosthetic service category. State and local procurement activity under this code is sparse; the recent opportunities block shows no solicitations directly aligned with orthopedic appliance fitting or limb replacement services. Instead, the opportunities tagged to this code reflect clinical laboratory testing, occupational health screening, drug and alcohol testing, medical surveillance, inmate medical services, onsite clinic operations, and related occupational and diagnostic health services—a significant scope mismatch that renders the code's nominal definition largely irrelevant to current buying patterns. The few posted opportunities show no connection to lower-extremity prosthetics, orthoses, or traction apparatus work.

The recent opportunities reflect fragmented procurement across multiple states and issuing bodies—primarily state health departments (Illinois, Texas, Kentucky, Michigan, Colorado, Nevada), county governments (Hillsborough County Florida, Harris County Texas, Marion County Oregon, Collier County Florida), school districts (Austin ISD, Northside ISD), and specialized state agencies (Texas Animal Health Commission, Oregon State Police, District of Columbia Medical Examiner). No repeat buyer pattern emerges under this specific code, and no geographic concentration is evident. Because the code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its stated scope, business development professionals should treat this category as inactive for orthopedic appliance procurement and investigate whether opportunities in prosthetics and orthotics are tagged under different UNSPSC codes instead.