UNSPSC 85702734: Removal of external fixation device from left metatarsal, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of external fixation device from left metatarsal, 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 0QPP35Z

UNSPSC 85702734 Removal of external fixation device from left metatarsal, percutaneous approach (Commodity) shows no relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The six opportunities posted between July and September 2026 in the source block are tagged to this surgical-procedure code but are actually soliciting independent medical evaluations, pension-board disability determinations, occupational health surveillance, youth detention medical services, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary health professional staffing — none of which involve removal of external fixation devices or orthopedic surgical procedures at all. The code appears to be a procedure classification from a healthcare billing taxonomy rather than a procurement commodity, and state and local buyers are using it incorrectly or the tagging system has routed unrelated health-system and benefits-administration work to it.

The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the actual work being solicited suggests this code does not reflect a genuine state and local procurement category worth pursuing. A business development professional should verify the code's correct use or request recoding from the issuing bodies before committing resources to monitor or pursue opportunities here.