UNSPSC 85702976: Removal of internal fixation device from left tibia, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of internal fixation device from left tibia, 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 0QPHX4Z

UNSPSC 85702976 "Removal of internal fixation device from left tibia, external approach" is a Commodity code that does not align with the recent state and local opportunities posted under this classification. The code describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, yet the sourced solicitations span occupational medical surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, disability medical evaluations, surgical carve-out networks, specialty medical services for detained youth, and temporary health professional staffing — none of which involves removal of internal fixation devices. The mismatch suggests either a classification error in the state and local procurement systems or an artifact of how issuing bodies tag unrelated work to available codes.

The recent activity under this code draws from diverse issuing bodies across Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington: the City of Phoenix Retirement Office (independent medical evaluations, RFP with October 16, 2026 response deadline), City of Long Beach (surgical benefit carve-out network, RFP with October 7, 2026 response), Washington State Department of Transportation on behalf of Washington State Ferries (occupational medical surveillance, RFP with October 9, 2026 response and August 31 pre-bid conference), Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (specialty medical services for detained youth, RFI with September 25, 2026 response), Collier County Board of County Commissioners (pharmacy benefit management, RFP with April 9, 2026 deadline already passed), and County of Santa Clara Health System (temporary health professional staffing pool, RFP with October 7, 2026 response). Given the code's nominal focus on a discrete surgical procedure and the complete absence of orthopedic device removal work in recent postings, this code shows little relevant recent procurement activity aligned with its stated scope.