UNSPSC 85694748: Removal of external fixation device from left metacarpal, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of external fixation device from left metacarpal, 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 0PPQ05Z

UNSPSC 85694748 Removal of external fixation device from left metacarpal, open approach is a Commodity code that does not reflect actual state and local procurement activity based on recent solicitations tagged under it. The source records no opportunities soliciting orthopedic surgical procedures, device removal, or related clinical services aligned with the code's nominal scope. Instead, the opportunities posted under this code span health professional staffing, pharmacy benefit management, occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluations for pension disability determinations, and surgical care network carve-outs — none of which constitute removal of an external fixation device or surgical procedure services. The mismatch suggests either a tagging or classification error in the source data rather than meaningful activity in the code's stated commodity line.

Recent opportunities attributed to this code issue from Arizona (City of Phoenix), California (City of Long Beach and County of Santa Clara), Florida (Collier County), Texas (Harris County), and Washington (Washington State Department of Transportation) and span city retirement offices, health systems, county human resources departments, and state agencies. The largest by scope and term is Collier County's pharmacy benefit management RFP (RFP 25-8414, due April 9, 2026, estimated annual spend $8.7 million, initial three-year term) and the City of Long Beach's surgical care network carve-out RFP (HR26753, due October 7, 2026, two-year initial term with three one-year renewal options). The Washington State Ferries occupational medical surveillance RFP (RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026, two-year term with optional five one-year extensions) and the City of Phoenix independent medical evaluation services RFP (RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026, $750,000 total maximum over five years) represent state and municipal approaches to managing occupational and retirement-related medical services. This code does not show material procurement activity aligned with its stated definition.