UNSPSC 85702516: Removal of internal fixation device from left metatarsal, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of internal fixation device from left metatarsal, external 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 0QPPX4Z

UNSPSC 85702516 Removal of internal fixation device from left metatarsal, external approach is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, but the five most recent state and local opportunities tagged to it span inmate medical and pharmacy services, pharmacy benefit management for county employees, virtual primary and urgent care delivery, peer support services for mental health workers, and fire department medical direction—none of which involve removal of internal fixation devices from metatarsals or align with the code's procedural scope. The mismatch suggests either misclassification of these opportunities at tagging or a fundamental disconnect between the code's intended use and how state and local procurement systems are applying it.

The opportunities that do appear under this code are geographically scattered across Georgia (Muscogee County), Florida (Collier County and Monroe County), California (San Mateo County), and California again (Santa Monica), and they represent diverse issuing bodies including county finance departments, county human resources divisions, county health authorities, and municipal fire departments. Because none of these solicitations actually procure removal of internal fixation devices or related orthopedic surgical services, the code does not offer a useful signal for vendors evaluating demand for that specific commodity. Business development professionals should verify UNSPSC classification with issuing bodies before responding to opportunities nominally tagged under this code.