UNSPSC 85705509: Removal of external fixation device from right toe phalanx, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of external fixation device from right toe phalanx, 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 0QPQ45Z

UNSPSC 85705509 Removal of external fixation device from right toe phalanx, percutaneous endoscopic approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment between its clinical procedure name and the state and local medical and health services work actually being solicited under it. Recent state and local opportunities tagged to this code span occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluations for disability retirement determinations, specialty surgical procedure carve-outs, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency medical services for detained youth — none of which involve orthopedic device removal. The code appears to be a labeling artifact rather than a meaningful procurement category; the opportunities do not reflect the specific orthopedic procedure the code nominally describes.

The issuing bodies include state agencies (Washington State Department of Transportation, Harris County Juvenile Probation Department), counties (Collier County, Santa Clara County, Harris County), and cities (Phoenix, Long Beach), reflecting broad multi-jurisdictional interest in health services contracting. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services (due October 16, 2026, $750,000 five-year maximum), the Washington State Department of Transportation's RFP for occupational medical surveillance services across 14 ferry system locations (due October 9, 2026, pre-bid August 31, 2026), and the City of Long Beach's RFP for surgical procedure carve-out and Centers of Excellence management for Anthem PPO members (due October 7, 2026, targeting April 1, 2027 go-live). Activity clusters in the Southwest (Arizona, California) and Pacific Northwest (Washington), with scattered activity in Texas and Florida. The code shows little relevant recent activity and should be treated as a misalignment signal rather than a procurement category worth pursuing under its stated clinical definition.