UNSPSC 85704848: Extirpation of matter from right patella, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to extirpation of matter from right 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 0QCD4ZZ

UNSPSC 85704848 Extirpation of matter from right patella, percutaneous endoscopic approach is a Commodity code whose nominal title does not align with the state and local contract activity currently tagged to it. Recent opportunities posted under this code span occupational medical surveillance, disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing placement, specialty surgical networks, and youth detention healthcare services — none of which involve orthopedic surgical procedures on the patella. The mismatch suggests either a data classification error or a jurisdiction's use of clinical procedure codes for procurement taxonomy that has drifted from its medical meaning. Issuing bodies include state transportation departments, counties, cities, and county health systems; recent opportunities show activity from the Washington State Department of Transportation, the City of Phoenix, Harris County, Collier County, the City of Long Beach, and the County of Santa Clara Health System. The code shows minimal relevant recent activity for firms specializing in orthopedic implants, surgical instruments, or procedural services aligned with the code's nominal scope.

Geographic spread spans Washington, Arizona, Florida, California, and Texas, with the most recent volume concentrated in California and Arizona. Representative recent opportunities include the Washington State Department of Transportation's RFP 20260825 for occupational medical surveillance services across 14 ferry system locations (due October 9, 2026, pre-bid August 31), the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP RTMRFP26001 for independent medical evaluation services supporting disability benefit determinations ($750,000 over five years, due October 16, 2026), and the County of Santa Clara Health System's non-exclusive multiple-award RFQ for temporary health professional staffing in ancillary clinical categories (due October 7, 2026). The code does not support a procurement strategy for medical device, orthopedic product, or surgical procedure vendors without clarification of the underlying classification intent.