UNSPSC 85695020: Removal of external fixation device from left thumb phalanx, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of external fixation device from left thumb phalanx, percutaneous 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 0PPS35Z

UNSPSC 85695020 Removal of external fixation device from left thumb phalanx, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal recent alignment between its nominal scope and active state and local procurement activity. The code's clinical specificity—a surgical procedure on a single anatomical site—does not match the health services contracting being solicited under it in current state and local opportunities.

Recent opportunities tagged to this code span occupational medical surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, disability medical evaluation services, and surgical Center of Excellence carve-outs. The Washington State Department of Transportation posted RFP20260825 for occupational medical surveillance services covering four personnel categories across 14 ferry terminals, due October 9, 2026. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office solicited independent medical evaluation services (RFP RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026) for approximately 75 annual disability benefit applications under the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System at a maximum contract value of $750,000 over five years. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an RFP for Pharmacy Benefit Management Services covering approximately 2,400 enrolled employees and 4,800 covered members, with historical annual pharmacy spending around $8.7 million. The County of Santa Clara Health System established a non-exclusive, multiple-award qualified vendor pool (due October 7, 2026) for temporary health professional staffing in 13 ancillary clinical categories excluding nursing and physician services. These opportunities span Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington, with activity concentrated among county health systems, state transportation departments, and municipal pension and retirement offices. The code's tagging appears to be a classification mismatch rather than an intentional mapping to surgical procedure removal services; pursuers should verify category assignment when submitting proposals to state and local bodies posting under this code.