UNSPSC 85713021: Removal of external fixation device from right metacarpophalangeal joint, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of external fixation device from right metacarpophalangeal 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 0RPUX5Z

UNSPSC 85713021 Removal of external fixation device from right metacarpophalangeal joint, external approach is a Commodity code that shows no relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The code describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, yet the six opportunities posted between July and September 2026 under this code span occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluations for public safety disability benefits, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, surgical care carve-out networks, and emergency medical services for detained youth — none of which involve removal of external fixation devices or surgical orthopedic procedures. State and local procurement offices have either misapplied this code to medical services and staffing work that falls outside its scope, or the code is used to tag healthcare contracting activity too broadly to be actionable for firms specializing in orthopedic surgical services or device removal.

The issuing bodies include state departments (Washington State Department of Transportation, on behalf of Washington State Ferries), large counties (Santa Clara, Harris, Collier), and cities (Phoenix, Long Beach), reflecting a mix of health systems, human resources benefits procurement, and occupational safety programs rather than surgical procedure management. Geographic activity spans Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, and Washington. No recent opportunities in the source material align with external fixation device removal, and pursuing this code for orthopedic surgery or device-removal services would require clarifying misclassification with individual procurement offices before bid preparation.