UNSPSC 85703250: Removal of internal fixation device from right fibula, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of internal fixation device 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 0QPJ04Z

UNSPSC 85703250 Removal of internal fixation device from right fibula, open approach (Commodity) is a surgical procedure code that shows minimal alignment with recent state and local procurement activity. The code's specific scope—orthopedic surgical removal of hardware—does not match the work actually being solicited in state and local postings tagged under this classification. Recent opportunities posted under this code span occupational medical surveillance, disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, specialty surgical benefit carve-outs, and emergency medical services for detained youth. None of these activities involve the removal of internal fixation devices or surgical intervention. The taxonomy mismatch suggests either miscoding by issuing bodies or a database categorization error, rather than a meaningful procurement category reflecting orthopedic surgical services at the state and local level.

Geographic spread of recent postings spans Arizona (Phoenix Fire and Police Pension Boards), California (City of Long Beach and County of Santa Clara Health System), Washington (Washington State Department of Transportation), Florida (Collier County), and Texas (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department), indicating activity across multiple regions but with no particular concentration. The code shows no coherent procurement signal for business development purposes—the nominal scope and actual solicitation content diverge fundamentally, making this category unsuitable for targeting state and local orthopedic surgical services or related contracting opportunities.