UNSPSC 85691834: Removal of internal fixation device from right rib, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of internal fixation device from right rib, 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 0PP1X4Z

UNSPSC 85691834 Removal of internal fixation device from right rib, external approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment between its nominal scope—a specific orthopedic surgical procedure—and the state and local procurement activity currently tagged under it. The recent opportunities records show no surgical services or orthopedic procedures being solicited; instead, the code is being applied to broader healthcare administration and support services that bear no relationship to internal fixation device removal.

The mismatch reflects a systematic misapplication of the code rather than genuine market activity. State and local buyers are not currently soliciting this procedure code through formal competitive processes. The five opportunities posted since February 2026—inmate medical and pharmacy services (Columbus Consolidated Government RFP No. 26-0008, due May 15, 2026), pharmacy benefit management (Collier County RFP 25-8414), virtual primary and urgent care (Monroe County RFP, due April 16, 2026), peer support services (San Mateo County BHRS RFP No. 2025-007), and fire department medical director services (Santa Monica Fire Department RFP 455)—involve administrative healthcare contracting, managed care, telehealth platforms, and medical oversight. None involve surgical procedures, orthopedic fixation, or operating room services. The code appears to be incorrectly assigned to healthcare procurements that should map to higher-level family or class codes covering medical administration or professional services rather than to a specific surgical commodity. Pursue this code only if your firm specializes in orthopedic surgical procedure management or billing services; the current solicitation records provide no basis for work within the code's actual scope.