UNSPSC 85692019: Removal of synthetic substitute from right rib, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of synthetic substitute from right rib, open 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 0PP10JZ

UNSPSC 85692019 Removal of synthetic substitute from right rib, open approach is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity under state and local procurement. The code's nominal scope — a specific surgical procedure — does not align with the state and local opportunities posted under this designation. The recent solicitations tagged to this code cover occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluation services for disability retirement determinations, surgical procedure carve-out benefit administration, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, specialty medical services for detained youth, and employee health plan surgery benefits. None of these activities represent the removal of synthetic rib substitutes or orthopedic surgical procedures in an open surgical setting. The mismatch suggests either miscoding of opportunities or fundamental misalignment between the code's clinical specificity and how state and local procurement systems apply it.

No state or local government bodies are soliciting for removal of synthetic rib substitutes under this code. The opportunities appearing in the recent-activity block are administrative, contractual, or staffing services related to health benefit management and medical evaluation coordination, not surgical implant removal or operative procedures themselves. Until state and local procurement offices demonstrate purchasing activity that matches the code's actual clinical scope, this code presents minimal opportunity for vendors focused on orthopedic surgical services or implant removal.