UNSPSC 85695235: Removal of external fixation device from right metacarpal, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of external fixation device from right 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 0PPP45Z

UNSPSC 85695235, Removal of external fixation device from right metacarpal, percutaneous endoscopic approach, is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity under its stated scope. The recent opportunities posted under this code do not align with the orthopedic surgical procedure named in the code itself. Instead, state and local governments are using this code label to solicit occupational health surveillance, disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, surgical carve-out networks, temporary health professional staffing, and youth detention medical services — none of which involve removal of external fixation devices from metacarpal bones or any orthopedic procedural work.

The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and actual solicitation content suggests either a classification error in the underlying procurement systems or a broad reinterpretation of the code by issuing bodies. The issuing parties include county health systems (Santa Clara), state transportation departments (Washington State Department of Transportation on behalf of Washington State Ferries), city retirement offices (Phoenix), county juvenile detention authorities (Harris County), city employees' benefit programs (Long Beach), and county comprehensive health purchasing consortia (Collier County). Recent opportunities span Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington, with response dates in September and October 2026. Representative recent work includes occupational medical surveillance for Washington State ferry workers across 14 locations due by October 9, 2026; independent medical evaluation services for Arizona public safety pension disability determinations due by October 16, 2026; and surgical specialty carve-out network services for the City of Long Beach employees due by October 7, 2026. Business development professionals should verify correct code assignment with issuing offices before pursuing opportunities tagged to this code, as the disconnect between the code name and actual work being bought creates material risk of scope misalignment.