UNSPSC 85693275: Removal of internal fixation device from left humeral head, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of internal fixation device from left humeral head, 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 0PPD04Z

UNSPSC 85693275, Removal of internal fixation device from left humeral head, open approach, is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment with actual state and local procurement activity. The code's nominal scope describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, yet the recent opportunities posted under this classification span independent medical evaluation services, pharmacy benefit management, occupational medical surveillance, surgical and medical procedure carve-out programs, specialty and emergency medical services for detained youth, and temporary health professional staffing. The work being solicited is administrative, managed-care, and staffing-oriented rather than direct surgical intervention. The issuing bodies include state health systems, county pension and probation departments, cities, and special-purpose health districts, suggesting the taxonomy assignment may be a data-entry error or intentional broad-scope coding by individual procurement offices seeking coverage under a surgical-procedure code.

Geographic distribution spans Arizona (Phoenix), California (Long Beach and Santa Clara County), Washington (Department of Transportation), and Florida (Collier County), with one Harris County, Texas opportunity. Representative recent solicitations include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP (RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026) for independent medical evaluation services supporting disability determinations for public safety retirees at a $750,000 five-year maximum; the Washington State Department of Transportation's RFP (RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026) for occupational medical surveillance services across 14 ferry terminals with a two-year base term and up to five one-year extensions; and Santa Clara County Health System's RFSQ (RFSQHHSFY270052, due October 7, 2026) establishing a non-exclusive qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing across 13 clinical and ancillary categories. The code warrants careful review — verify classification accuracy before bidding or assume the code tags opportunities loosely and use it as a broad screening filter rather than a reliable scope indicator.