UNSPSC 85712735: Removal of external fixation device from right elbow joint, 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 elbow joint, 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 0RPL45Z

UNSPSC 85712735, Removal of external fixation device from right elbow joint, percutaneous endoscopic approach, is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity in state and local procurement. The code's nominal scope — a specific surgical procedure — does not align with the work actually being solicited under this tag. Recent opportunities posted by state and local buyers using this code instead cover occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluations for disability pension determinations, pharmacy benefit management administration, specialty surgical care networks, and temporary health professional staffing — none of which involve external fixation device removal or orthopedic surgical procedures. The mismatch suggests either a data-entry error in the sourcing system or misapplication of the code by issuing bodies.

The six opportunities in the block span Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington and include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office (independent medical evaluation services, RFP RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026), the City of Long Beach (surgical and medical procedure carve-out benefits, RFP HR26753, due October 7, 2026), the Washington State Department of Transportation on behalf of Washington State Ferries (occupational medical surveillance, RFP RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026), Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (specialty and emergency medical services for detained youth, RFI 071626BNM, due September 25, 2026), Collier County Board of County Commissioners (pharmacy benefit management services, RFP 25-8414, due April 9, 2026), and the County of Santa Clara Health System (temporary health professional staffing across ancillary clinical categories, RFSQ RFSQHHSFY270052, due October 7, 2026). Given the systematic mismatch between code name and actual scope, this code does not represent a reliable signal for business development targeting in this commodity family.