UNSPSC 85682336: Removal of bone growth stimulator from skull, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of bone growth stimulator from skull, external 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 0NP0XMZ

UNSPSC 85682336 Removal of bone growth stimulator from skull, external approach is a Commodity code whose nominal title describes a specific surgical procedure, yet recent state and local contract opportunities posted under this code do not reflect orthopedic or neurosurgical procurement. Instead, the code shows activity tagged to occupational medical surveillance, disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and surgical procedure carve-out benefits — none of which align with the removal of bone growth stimulators or skull-based orthopedic instrumentation. The mismatch between the code's abstract name and the actual work being solicited suggests either miscategorization at the point of posting or use of the code as a catch-all for unrelated medical services. The issuing bodies are diverse: municipal retirement offices (City of Phoenix), city HR departments (City of Long Beach), state transportation agencies (Washington State Department of Transportation), county probation departments (Harris County), county government boards (Collier County), and regional health systems (Santa Clara County Health System). No repeat buyers appear under this code in the recent opportunities block.

Geographic spread across the recent opportunities includes Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington, with no discernible concentration. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office RFP for independent medical evaluation services (RTMRFP26001, RFP, due October 16, 2026, maximum contract compensation $750,000 over five years), the Washington State Department of Transportation RFP for occupational medical surveillance services (RFP20260825, RFP, due October 9, 2026, two-year initial term with optional extensions), and the City of Long Beach RFP for surgical procedure carve-out benefits through Centers of Excellence (HR26753, RFP, due October 7, 2026, two-year initial term with optional three one-year renewals). Given the code's mismatch with posted opportunities, this code shows little relevant recent activity for firms focused on bone growth stimulator removal or skull instrumentation.