UNSPSC 85695535: Removal of internal fixation device from left carpal, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of internal fixation device from left carpal, 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 0PPN34Z

UNSPSC 85695535 Removal of internal fixation device from left carpal, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The code's nominal scope—a specific surgical procedure code drawn from medical procedure taxonomy—does not align with the kinds of health services state and local governments actually buy through procurement channels.

The recent opportunities tagged to this code span occupational medical examinations, disability medical evaluation services, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing placement, and surgical carve-out networks for employee health plans. None of these represent procurement of the surgical procedure named in the code itself. State and local agencies do not solicit removal of internal fixation devices as a line-item purchase; instead, they contract for medical service administration, occupational health programs, pharmacy networks, staffing placement, and employee benefit plan management. The mismatch suggests the code assignment is a cataloging error rather than a reflection of actual procurement demand under this Commodity. State and local procurement professionals evaluating this code should recognize that activity shown does not represent meaningful opportunity under this code's intended scope.