UNSPSC 85711907: Removal of external fixation device from left wrist joint, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of external fixation device from left wrist joint, 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 0RPPX5Z

UNSPSC 85711907, Removal of external fixation device from left wrist joint, external approach, is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity. The code nominally describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure; however, the state and local opportunities posted under this code do not match that scope. Recent solicitations tagged to this code include independent medical evaluation services for disability pension determinations, occupational medical surveillance for transportation workers, surgical benefit carve-out programs for municipal employees, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and specialty medical services for detained youth — none of which involve the removal of external fixation devices or align with the code's clinical descriptor. This mismatch suggests either a tagging error in the issuing bodies' procurement systems or a fundamental misalignment between the code's intent and its actual application in state and local purchasing.

The issuing bodies posting opportunities under this code span counties, cities, state departments, and special-purpose districts across Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office (independent medical evaluations, RFP RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026), the City of Long Beach (surgical benefit carve-out, RFP HR26753, due October 7, 2026), the Washington State Department of Transportation (occupational medical surveillance, RFP RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026), Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (specialty medical services RFI 071626BNM, due September 25, 2026), Collier County Board of County Commissioners (pharmacy benefit management, RFP 25-8414, due April 9, 2026), and the County of Santa Clara Health System (temporary health professional staffing, RFSQHHSFY270052, due October 7, 2026) represent the recent posting activity. Given the disconnect between the code's surgical procedure name and the operational scope of the opportunities, firms evaluating this code should verify the correct UNSPSC classification before pursuing work under it.