UNSPSC 85713025: Removal of external fixation device from left metacarpocarpal joint, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of external fixation device from left metacarpocarpal 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 0RPTX5Z

UNSPSC 85713025 Removal of external fixation device from left metacarpocarpal joint, external approach is a Commodity code that does not align with recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, yet the recent solicitations posted under this code do not involve removal of external fixation devices or surgical intervention at the metacarpocarpal joint. Instead, the recent opportunities span occupational medical surveillance, independent disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, surgical benefit carve-out programs for Centers of Excellence, and emergency medical services for youth in detention—none of which match the code's stated scope. This misalignment suggests the code may be incorrectly assigned to these opportunities in the state and local procurement systems posting them.

The recent opportunities sourced under this code originate from state departments, counties, cities, and local health systems across Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington, with no concentration in any single jurisdiction or issuing-body type. The Washington State Department of Transportation's request for occupational medical surveillance services for ferry workers (due October 9, 2026), the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's request for independent medical evaluation services for disability pension determinations (due October 16, 2026), the City of Long Beach's request for surgical benefit carve-out management (due October 7, 2026), and Collier County's request for pharmacy benefit management services (due April 9, 2026) are representative of the diversity, but none involve the orthopedic procedure named in the code. Given the scope mismatch, vendors evaluating this code should recognize that recent activity does not reflect procurement of the procedure UNSPSC 85713025 describes.