UNSPSC 85713161: Revision of external fixation device in right carpal joint, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to revision of external fixation device in right carpal joint, open 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 0RWQ05Z

UNSPSC 85713161 Revision of external fixation device in right carpal joint, open approach is a Commodity code that represents a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, yet recent state and local procurement activity under this code shows little alignment with the nominal medical procedure classification. The six opportunities posted since July 2026 center instead on occupational health surveillance, independent medical evaluation services, pharmacy benefit management, surgical benefit carve-outs, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency medical services for youth in custody—none of which involve carpal joint device revision or orthopedic implant procurement. The mismatch suggests this code may be tagged incorrectly in state and local procurement systems or serves as a catch-all classification for health services work that does not fit narrower medical device or surgical categories.

The issuing bodies span state agencies, county health systems, county pension boards, and municipal retirement offices across Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office posted an RFP for independent medical evaluation services with a $750,000 maximum over five years due October 16, 2026; the City of Long Beach issued an RFP for surgical benefit carve-out management due October 7, 2026; the Washington State Department of Transportation solicited occupational medical surveillance services with a pre-bid conference on August 31, 2026 and a proposal deadline of October 9, 2026; Harris County Juvenile Probation Department posted an RFI for specialty and emergency medical services for detained youth due September 25, 2026; Collier County Board of County Commissioners requested proposals for pharmacy benefit management services; and Santa Clara County Health System established a qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing across thirteen ancillary clinical categories with proposals due October 7, 2026. Because this code's recent activity does not match its stated commodity scope, business development professionals should verify code alignment before pursuing opportunities or should monitor whether future activity begins to reflect actual orthopedic surgical device procurement.