UNSPSC 85712136: Removal of internal fixation device from left wrist joint, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of internal fixation device from left wrist joint, open 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 0RPP04Z

UNSPSC 85712136, Removal of internal fixation device from left wrist joint, open approach, is a Commodity code that describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure; however, recent state and local procurement activity tagged under this code does not reflect surgical device removal or orthopedic interventions. Instead, the opportunities posted show issuing bodies soliciting occupational medical surveillance, disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and surgical care network management—services that operate upstream or adjacent to surgical care but do not align with the code's nominal scope of a defined surgical procedure. The mismatch suggests this code has limited or misapplied recent activity in the state and local market. The few opportunities present target health systems and government employee benefit programs rather than acute-care surgical facilities or orthopedic practices.

The limited recent activity spans Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office (Arizona) posted an RFP for independent medical evaluation services due October 16, 2026, supporting disability benefit determinations; the City of Long Beach (California) posted an RFP for surgical and medical procedure carve-out benefits for employees and retirees, due October 7, 2026; the Washington State Department of Transportation posted an RFP for occupational medical surveillance services due October 9, 2026; and Collier County (Florida) posted an RFP for pharmacy benefit management services with a historical annual spend of approximately $8.7 million. These solicitations reflect administrative and preventive medical services rather than surgical device procurement or removal procedures. The code shows little evidence of active state and local contracting aligned with its stated commodity scope.