UNSPSC 85703285: Removal of internal fixation device from left upper femur, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of internal fixation device from left upper femur, 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 0QP704Z

UNSPSC 85703285 Removal of internal fixation device from left upper femur, open approach is a Commodity code that shows negligible alignment between its nominal scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The code describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, but the recent opportunities tagged to it span independent medical evaluation services, surgical benefit carve-out programs, occupational medical surveillance, youth detention healthcare, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary health professional staffing—none of which involve removal of internal fixation devices. State and local procurement systems appear to have applied this code inconsistently or in error across health services contracts that bear no relationship to the code's defined procedure.

The mismatch suggests this code does not reliably flag opportunities for vendors focused on orthopedic implant removal or related surgical services. The recent activity includes the City of Phoenix Retirement Office (RFP for disability medical record summary and independent medical examinations, due October 16, 2026), the City of Long Beach (RFP for surgical benefit centers of excellence, due October 7, 2026), Washington State Department of Transportation ferries division (RFP for occupational medical surveillance, due October 9, 2026), Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (RFI for emergency and specialty medical services, due September 25, 2026), Collier County commissioners (RFP for pharmacy benefit management, due April 9, 2026—note: past due date in source), and Santa Clara County Health System (RFQ for temporary health professional staffing, due October 7, 2026). The geographic spread includes Arizona, California, Washington, Texas, and Florida. Business development professionals should not rely on this code to surface relevant orthopedic surgical service opportunities and should verify code alignment before pursuing any opportunity tagged to it.