UNSPSC 85801573: Immobilization of right upper extremity using brace

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a placement intervention or procedure to immobilization of right upper extremity using brace. 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 2W38X3Z

UNSPSC 85801573 Immobilization of right upper extremity using brace is a Commodity code with minimal recent relevant state and local procurement activity. The code nominally refers to orthopedic bracing products, but the opportunities tagged to it in the source material show no alignment with that scope. Recent solicitations under or near this code include clinical laboratory testing services, occupational health screening, drug testing, medical examinations, pharmacy benefit management, postmortem laboratory services, and wastewater testing — none of which involve upper-extremity braces or orthopedic immobilization devices. The mismatch between the code's stated scope and the actual procurements suggests either systematic miscoding by issuing bodies or that this particular UNSPSC designation is not actively used for its intended product category in state and local purchasing.

State and local agencies issuing opportunities tagged to or near this code span multiple jurisdiction types — state health departments (Illinois, Texas, Kentucky, Michigan), county health offices (Harris County, Hillsborough County, Collier County), school districts (Northside ISD, Austin ISD, SCUCISD), cities (Austin, Palm Bay), fire departments and EMS agencies, and correctional facilities. The issuing-body mix reflects broad healthcare and public-safety purchasing rather than procurement of orthopedic medical devices. Geographic concentration appears across Texas, Kentucky, Illinois, Florida, Georgia, and Michigan, with secondary activity in other states. Because the code shows no current market activity aligned with its nominal scope, business development professionals should verify the correct UNSPSC classification for upper-extremity braces and orthopedic devices before investing time in this code.