UNSPSC 85703247: Removal of synthetic substitute from right fibula, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of synthetic substitute from right fibula, open 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 0QPJ0JZ

UNSPSC 85703247 Removal of synthetic substitute from right fibula, open approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment between its nominal scope and the recent state and local procurement activity tagged under it. The code's formal name describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, yet the solicitations posted under it span occupational health surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, disability medical evaluations, surgical benefit carve-outs, and temporary health professional staffing — none of which involve fibular implant removal or orthopedic surgery in any direct sense. The mismatch suggests either a data-quality issue in how opportunities are being coded or a classification error in the state and local procurement system.

Recent activity includes the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services (due October 16, 2026) supporting disability determinations for public safety personnel; the Washington State Department of Transportation's request for occupational medical surveillance across 14 ferry system locations (due October 9, 2026); Collier County's RFP for pharmacy benefit management covering approximately 2,400 employees and 4,800 covered members (historical spend approximately $8.7 million annually); the City of Long Beach's solicitation for surgical and medical procedure carve-outs through centers of excellence (due October 7, 2026); the County of Santa Clara Health System's non-exclusive qualification vehicle for temporary health professional staffing across 13 ancillary clinical categories (due October 7, 2026); and Harris County Juvenile Probation Department's RFI for emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth (due September 25, 2026). Issuing bodies include state departments, county health systems and human resources divisions, cities, and special-purpose detention authorities. Geographic activity centers on Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington, with recent opportunities concentrated in the West and Southeast. Given the code's procedural misalignment with actual solicitation content, this code warrants review of classification practices before pursuing opportunities tagged under it.