UNSPSC 85713029: Removal of external fixation device from right 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 right 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 0RPSX5Z

UNSPSC 85713029 Removal of external fixation device from right metacarpocarpal joint, external approach is a Commodity code that shows a severe mismatch between its nominal scope and actual state and local procurement activity. The code's descriptor refers to a specific surgical procedure code (orthopedic device removal), yet recent state and local solicitations tagged under this code request independent medical evaluation services, occupational medical surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, specialty surgical center-of-excellence networks, and temporary health professional staffing — none of which involve external fixation device removal. The tagging appears to be an artifact of procurement system classification error rather than intentional mapping to the code's stated scope.

The recent-opportunities block includes solicitations from the City of Phoenix Retirement Office (independent medical evaluation services for disability pension determinations, RFP due October 16, 2026), the Washington State Department of Transportation (occupational medical surveillance for ferries employees, RFP due October 9, 2026), the City of Long Beach (surgical procedure carve-out benefits for city health plans, RFP due October 7, 2026), Collier County (pharmacy benefit management services, RFP due April 9, 2026), and the County of Santa Clara Health System (temporary health professional staffing across ancillary clinical categories, RFP due October 7, 2026). This code does not accurately reflect the purchasing activity of state and local governments and warrants careful verification before pursuit of opportunities listed under it.