UNSPSC 85704936: Removal of internal fixation device from right tarsal, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of internal fixation device from right tarsal, external 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 0QPLX4Z

UNSPSC 85704936, Removal of internal fixation device from right tarsal, external approach, is a Commodity code that does not align with recent state and local procurement activity. The code describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure; however, the recent opportunities posted under this code involve occupational medical surveillance, disability benefit medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, surgical center-of-excellence carve-out programs, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency medical services for youth in custody. None of these solicitations center on removal of internal fixation devices or tarsal procedures. The mismatch suggests either a tagging error in the source data or that state and local bodies are using this code outside its intended scope.

The limited posting activity under this code and the absence of opportunities directly related to tarsal fixation removal procedures indicate minimal current market demand for work aligned with the code's nominal description. Firms pursuing state and local procurement should verify that any opportunities tagged to this code reflect actual scope alignment before investing business development resources.