UNSPSC 85695228: Removal of synthetic substitute from left metacarpal, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of synthetic substitute from left metacarpal, 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 0PPQ4JZ

UNSPSC 85695228 Removal of synthetic substitute from left metacarpal, percutaneous endoscopic approach is a Commodity code that does not align with the recent state and local opportunities posted under it. The code nominally describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, but the recent solicitations issued by state and local bodies are for medical administration, occupational health surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, emergency detention healthcare, and temporary health professional staffing — none of which involve the procurement of a surgical procedure or related medical supply. The mismatch suggests either mis-tagging of opportunities by issuing bodies or a fundamental disconnect between the code's clinical taxonomy and state and local government purchasing practice. No recent opportunities in the source material are directly related to the orthopedic surgical procedure named in the code.

The City of Phoenix Retirement Office, the Washington State Department of Transportation, the City of Long Beach, Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, Collier County Board of County Commissioners, and the County of Santa Clara Health System have all posted opportunities under or near this code in recent weeks, but their work comprises disability medical record summarization and independent medical evaluations (Arizona, October 2026), occupational medical surveillance for ferry workers (Washington, October 2026), surgical benefit carve-out program management (California, October 2026), emergency and inpatient services for detained youth (Texas, September 2026), pharmacy benefit administration (Florida, April 2026), and temporary staffing for ancillary clinical roles (California, October 2026). This code shows little relevant recent activity for traditional state and local procurement purposes.