UNSPSC 85694244: Removal of external fixation device from left humeral head, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of external fixation device from left humeral head, percutaneous endoscopic 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 0PPD45Z

UNSPSC 85694244 Removal of external fixation device from left humeral head, percutaneous endoscopic approach is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity. The code's nominal scope — a specific orthopedic surgical procedure — does not align with the state and local opportunities posted under it. Recent solicitations tagged to this code address occupational medical surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, independent disability medical evaluations, temporary health professional staffing, specialty surgical networks for municipal employees, and inpatient medical services for detained youth. These opportunities involve administrative health services, benefit plan management, and staffing rather than the orthopedic surgical procedure the code describes.

The mismatch between the code's technical definition and the work actually being procured suggests either a tagging error in the state and local procurement system or that this code is not the operative classifier for health-services procurement in these jurisdictions. Bidders tracking this code for orthopedic device removal opportunities would find no relevant activity; conversely, vendors pursuing municipal health-benefit administration, PBM services, or occupational health programs would need to monitor broader health-services codes rather than this specific Commodity code. Until the code's tagging alignment improves, pursuit under this classifier is not warranted.