UNSPSC 85694753: Removal of external fixation device from right metacarpal, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of external fixation device from right 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 0PPP05Z

UNSPSC 85694753, Removal of external fixation device from right metacarpal, open approach, is a Commodity code whose nominal scope — a specific orthopedic surgical procedure — does not align with the state and local opportunities posted against it. The recent solicitations show minimal relevant activity and instead reflect a mismatch between code assignment and actual procurement needs. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office sought independent medical evaluation services for disability determinations under Arizona's Public Safety Personnel Retirement System, the City of Long Beach requested surgical benefit carve-out program management for employee health plans, the Washington State Department of Transportation solicited occupational medical surveillance services, Harris County Juvenile Probation Department issued an RFI for emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth, Collier County sought pharmacy benefit management services, and Santa Clara County Health System established a qualified vendor pool for temporary ancillary health professional staffing. None of these solicitations involve surgical fixation device removal or orthopedic procedural work as the code nominally describes.

The posting pattern reflects healthcare administration, benefits management, and occupational health procurement rather than surgical procedure delivery. Recent opportunities span state departments, county governments, and municipal health systems across Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington, though the geographic distribution reflects jurisdictions with substantial healthcare operations rather than concentration in any particular region. The code shows little decision-relevant recent activity for firms pursuing work in its nominal scope; business development professionals should verify code assignment with individual issuing bodies if pursuing opportunities in this category.