UNSPSC 85682958: Removal of external fixation device from skull, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of external fixation device from skull, 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 0NP035Z

UNSPSC 85682958 Removal of external fixation device from skull, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity. The recent opportunities tagged under this code do not involve skull fixation device removal or percutaneous surgical procedures. Instead, the tagged solicitations cover inmate medical and pharmacy services, pharmacy benefit management for county employees, virtual primary and urgent care services, peer support for behavioral health workers, and fire department medical director services—none of which align with the code's surgical scope.

The mismatch suggests either a classification error in how opportunities were tagged or that state and local procurement bodies rarely use this code for competitive solicitation. No opportunities related to removal of external fixation devices from skull, percutaneous or otherwise, appear in the recent state and local contract opportunities block. Practitioners should verify the correct UNSPSC code tier before targeting procurement activity under this classification.