UNSPSC 85695051: Insertion of external fixation device into left metacarpal, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of external fixation device into 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 0PHQ35Z

UNSPSC 85695051 Insertion of external fixation device into left metacarpal, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that shows limited relevance to actual state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a specific surgical procedure, but the recent state and local opportunities tagged to it reflect a broader mix of healthcare administrative and clinical services that fall outside the scope of orthopedic device insertion. The Muscogee County Prison RFP (posted April 2026) solicits comprehensive inmate medical and pharmacy services, including medical intake screening, chronic care management, emergency services, laboratory and x-ray services, and pharmacy dispensing — none of which align with external fixation device placement. Collier County's April 2026 RFP covers pharmacy benefit management administration, claims processing, formulary development, and specialty drug management. Monroe County's March 2026 RFP addresses virtual primary care and urgent care services via integrated digital platforms. San Mateo County's February 2026 RFP seeks peer support services for peer workers in behavioral health. The Santa Monica Fire Department's September 2025 RFP engages a medical director for EMS oversight. These opportunities span institutional healthcare administration, pharmacy services management, virtual care delivery, behavioral health support, and medical direction — categories that do not meaningfully intersect with orthopedic surgical devices or procedures.

The issuing bodies include county corrections departments (Muscogee County), county human resources and benefits functions (Collier County), county boards of commissioners (Monroe County and Collier County), county health and behavioral health departments (San Mateo County), and municipal fire departments (Santa Monica). Geographic activity spans Georgia, Florida, California, and appears fragmented across diverse healthcare service lines. The code's nominal scope and the actual work being solicited under it are substantially misaligned. State and local buyers using this UNSPSC code are not purchasing orthopedic fixation devices or related surgical services; rather, the code appears to have been misapplied to healthcare service contracts. Pursue this code only if your firm operates in healthcare administration, pharmacy services, behavioral health, or emergency medical direction — not medical device supply.