UNSPSC 85695648: Extirpation of matter from right carpal, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to extirpation of matter from right carpal, 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 0PCM4ZZ

UNSPSC 85695648 Extirpation of matter from right carpal, percutaneous endoscopic approach (Commodity) does not align with recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a surgical procedure — percutaneous endoscopic removal of material from the right wrist — yet the recent opportunities posted under this code solicitation tag involve occupational medical surveillance, disability benefit medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, surgical Center of Excellence networks, temporary health professional staffing, and youth detention healthcare services. None of these activities entail extirpation procedures or carpal-specific surgical intervention. The mismatch suggests either a cataloging error in the posting source or a systematic misalignment between the code assignment and the work actually being bought.

The most recent posting under this code, from the Washington State Department of Transportation on behalf of Washington State Ferries (RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026), solicits occupational medical surveillance including baseline and periodic examinations for shipyard workers, engine crew, deck crew, and asbestos team members across 14 Washington ferry locations. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office (RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026) seeks independent medical evaluation services for disability benefit determinations covering approximately 75 annual applications under Arizona's Public Safety Personnel Retirement System, with a maximum contract value of $750,000 over five years. Neither opportunity involves surgical procedures. Given the persistent disconnect between the code's stated scope and the nature of work solicited, this code warrants review for reclassification or filtering before using it for business development targeting.