UNSPSC 85704835: Removal of internal fixation device from left patella, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of internal fixation device from left patella, percutaneous endoscopic 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 0QPF44Z

UNSPSC 85704835 Removal of internal fixation device from left patella, percutaneous endoscopic approach (Commodity) shows little relevant recent activity under this code. The UNSPSC taxonomy is designed for procurement of tangible goods and standard services; the recent state and local opportunities tagged under this code describe workforce services (independent medical evaluation, occupational health surveillance, temporary health professional staffing, specialty surgical networks, and pharmacy benefit administration) that fall outside the scope of a procedure-specific surgical CPT code. The mismatch between the code's nominal clinical procedure classification and the actual work being solicited suggests either a tagging error in the source material or a misalignment between UNSPSC's medical-services structure and how state and local procurement offices are using this particular code.

The issuing bodies posting under this code span county governments, municipal health systems, state transportation agencies, and county justice departments across Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington, but none of the recent solicitations genuinely concern the removal of internal fixation devices or related orthopedic surgical procedure procurement. Without authentic recent opportunities matching the code's stated scope, the code presents no meaningful market signal for business development targeting state and local buyers under this classification.