UNSPSC 85663014: Removal of synthetic substitute from upper tendon, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of synthetic substitute from upper tendon, percutaneous 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 0LPX3JZ

UNSPSC 85663014 Removal of synthetic substitute from upper tendon, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code whose abstract clinical procedure name does not align with the work state and local governments are actually buying under this code. Recent state and local opportunities solicited under this code span occupational medical surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, independent medical evaluations for disability pension determinations, surgical benefit carve-out programs, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency medical services for youth in custody — none of which involve orthopedic surgical procedures. The issuing bodies include state departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), counties (Harris County, Collier County, Santa Clara County), cities (Phoenix, Long Beach), and health systems. This code designation appears to reflect a data-classification mismatch rather than genuine procurement activity aligned with the code's nominal scope.

The geographic spread of recent opportunities spans Washington, Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas. The Washington State Department of Transportation requested occupational medical surveillance services for ferry system employees across 14 Washington locations, due October 9, 2026 (RFP20260825); the City of Phoenix sought independent medical evaluation services for public safety pension applicants, due October 16, 2026 (RTMRFP26001); and the City of Long Beach requested proposals for surgical benefit carve-out programs, due October 7, 2026 (HR26753). Collier County issued an RFP for pharmacy benefit management services with a historical annual spend of approximately $8.7 million (RFP 25-8414), and Santa Clara County Health System established a qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing across ancillary clinical categories, due October 7, 2026 (RFSQHHSFY270052). Because recent opportunities bear no meaningful relationship to the code's stated procedure, this code shows little actionable procurement signal for contractors focused on orthopedic implant or surgical services.