UNSPSC 85712435: Removal of external fixation device from right elbow joint, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of external fixation device from right elbow joint, percutaneous 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 0RPL35Z

UNSPSC 85712435 Removal of external fixation device from right elbow joint, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity under its nominal scope. The code describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, yet recent state and local opportunities posted under this code encompass independent medical evaluation services, pharmacy benefit management, occupational medical surveillance, specialty surgical carve-out programs, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency medical services for detained youth — none of which align with the removal of external fixation devices. The mismatch suggests the code has been misapplied to procurement opportunities that do not involve this particular orthopedic intervention.

The opportunities that are tagged under the code span multiple issuing bodies — city retirement offices (City of Phoenix), municipal health systems (City of Long Beach, County of Santa Clara), state transportation agencies (Washington State Department of Transportation), county juvenile probation departments (Harris County), and county human resources divisions (Collier County) — and cover Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington. Representative recent solicitations include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP 26001 for independent medical evaluation services (due October 16, 2026) and the Washington State Department of Transportation's RFP for occupational medical surveillance across 14 ferry system locations (due October 9, 2026 with pre-bid August 31, 2026). No opportunities posted under this code in the recent block involve external fixation removal or orthopedic surgical procedure management.