UNSPSC 85711920: Removal of internal fixation device from right elbow joint, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of internal fixation device from right elbow 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 0RPLX4Z

UNSPSC 85711920 Removal of internal fixation device from right elbow joint, external approach is a Commodity code whose nominal title—orthopedic surgical procedure—does not align with the work state and local governments are actually buying under this code tag. The recent opportunities posted against this code span occupational health surveillance, disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary clinical staffing, surgical procedure carve-out networks, and emergency medical services for youth in custody. None of these activities involve orthopedic surgery or removal of internal fixation devices. The code shows little relevant procurement activity and the mismatch suggests either data-entry error in the opportunities or misclassification at the source.

The jurisdictions soliciting services tagged to this code include a state department (Washington State Department of Transportation), county health systems and probation departments (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, Collier County Board of Commissioners, Santa Clara County Health System), city retirement offices (City of Phoenix), and city employee benefits programs (City of Long Beach). Representative recent opportunities include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office RFP for independent medical evaluation services for disability pension determinations, due October 16, 2026, at $750,000 over five years; the Washington State Department of Transportation RFP for occupational medical surveillance services across 14 ferry system locations, due October 9, 2026, with a two-year term and options to extend; and the City of Long Beach RFP for a surgical procedure carve-out benefit program for city employees, due October 7, 2026. Geographic activity is scattered across Arizona, California, and Washington, with no concentration pattern. Given the taxonomic misalignment, procurement professionals should verify code assignment before pursuing opportunities nominally tagged to this Commodity code.