UNSPSC 85695031: Removal of internal fixation device from left metacarpal, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of internal fixation device from left metacarpal, 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 0PPQ34Z

UNSPSC 85695031 Removal of internal fixation device from left metacarpal, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that does not align with recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominal scope describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, yet the recent opportunities tagged under it span health system administration, medical surveillance, benefit carve-outs, and staffing — none of which involve the removal of internal fixation devices or orthopedic surgery delivery itself. The mismatch signals either a classification error in the source opportunities or inconsistent tagging by issuing bodies; the code shows no recent activity genuinely aligned with its stated clinical scope.

The six most recent state and local opportunities posted under this code between July and October 2026 span independent medical evaluations for pension disability determinations (City of Phoenix Retirement Office, RFP, due October 16, 2026), occupational medical surveillance for ferry workers across 14 Washington locations (Washington State Department of Transportation, due October 9, 2026), surgical procedure carve-out benefit programs for public employees (City of Long Beach, RFP, due October 7, 2026), emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, RFI, due September 25, 2026), pharmacy benefit management covering $8.7 million in annual spending (Collier County Board of County Commissioners, RFP, due April 9, 2026), and temporary health professional staffing across ancillary clinical categories (County of Santa Clara Health System, RFP, due October 7, 2026). These opportunities originate from county health systems, state transportation agencies, municipal retirement offices, and county juvenile probation — a diverse issuing-body mix — but none involve orthopedic surgery procedures or device removal. The geographic spread includes California, Florida, Arizona, Texas, and Washington. The code warrants review for potential reclassification.