UNSPSC 85695221: Removal of internal fixation device from left thumb phalanx, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of internal fixation device from left thumb phalanx, percutaneous endoscopic 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 0PPS44Z

UNSPSC 85695221, Removal of internal fixation device from left thumb phalanx, percutaneous endoscopic approach, is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity under state and local government procurement. The code nominally describes a specific surgical procedure on hand anatomy; however, the recent opportunities posted under this code instead cover occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluations for disability determinations, pharmacy benefit management, surgical procedure carve-out networks, and temporary health professional staffing — none of which align with orthopedic surgical implant removal. State and local procurement offices have not posted direct solicitations for this procedure code itself in the recent window, suggesting either a classification mismatch in the opportunities tagged to this code or minimal direct state and local demand for this specific procedure as a line-item procurement.

The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the posted opportunities indicates that business development professionals should verify whether this code reflects actual state and local purchasing activity before allocating resources. The opportunities appearing under this code (City of Phoenix independent medical evaluations due October 16, 2026; City of Long Beach Centers of Excellence surgical benefit due October 7, 2026; Washington State Department of Transportation occupational medical surveillance due October 9, 2026) are related to medical services administration and benefit program design rather than procurement of a discrete surgical intervention. If your firm delivers orthopedic surgical or implant-removal services to state and local health systems or managed care entities, monitor the code for future activity, but recognize that current tagging does not reflect the scope described in the code name.