UNSPSC 85712962: Revision of internal fixation device in right carpal joint, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to revision of internal fixation device in right carpal 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 0RWQX4Z

UNSPSC 85712962 Revision of internal fixation device in right carpal joint, external approach is a Commodity code that shows a material mismatch between its nominal scope and recent state and local solicitation activity. The code describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, but the recent opportunities tagged under it span occupational medical surveillance, disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, surgical benefit carve-outs for Centers of Excellence networks, temporary health professional staffing, and specialty medical services for detained youth — none of which involve carpal joint fixation devices or orthopedic implants. The issuing bodies across these opportunities include state departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), county health systems and boards (Santa Clara Health System, Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, Collier County Board of County Commissioners), municipal retirement offices (City of Phoenix), and a city benefits program (City of Long Beach), reflecting a fragmented buyer base with no repeat solicitors under this code.

Recent activity concentrates in Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington. Representative opportunities include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's independent medical evaluation services RFP (RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026) seeking disability medical record summaries and physician examination coordination for approximately 75 annual public safety pension benefit applications at a maximum $750,000 over five years; the Washington State Department of Transportation's occupational medical surveillance RFP (RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026) for physician-supervised baseline, periodic, and exit examinations across 14 ferry system locations; and the County of Santa Clara Health System's non-exclusive qualified vendor pool RFQ (RFSQHHSFY270052, due October 7, 2026) for temporary staffing in 13 ancillary clinical categories. The code appears to carry misalignment risk — procurement offices may be tagging medical services broadly without precision to the device-specific commodity definition. Pursue with caution and verify customer intent before investing bid resources.