UNSPSC 85713305: Removal of external fixation device from left finger phalangeal joint, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of external fixation device from left finger phalangeal 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 0RPX05Z

UNSPSC 85713305 Removal of external fixation device from left finger phalangeal joint, open approach is a Commodity code that nominally describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure; however, the recent state and local opportunities posted under this code show minimal alignment with that clinical scope. The code appears to have been applied to a heterogeneous mix of health services solicitations that do not involve orthopedic fixation removal—specifically, independent medical evaluation services, surgical benefit carve-outs, occupational medical surveillance, specialty emergency care for detained youth, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary health professional staffing. The mismatch between the code's stated clinical content and the work actually being solicited suggests either inconsistent coding practices in state and local procurement systems or that this code is being used as a catch-all for health services contracting that falls outside narrower procedure-specific codes.

Activity is spread across multiple states and issuing bodies with no dominant buyer. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office (Arizona) posted an RFP for independent medical evaluation services supporting disability benefit determinations, due October 16, 2026, with a maximum five-year contract value of $750,000. The City of Long Beach (California) issued an RFP for a surgical benefit carve-out program serving 3,800 employees and retirees, due October 7, 2026, with anticipated contract start April 1, 2027. The Washington State Department of Transportation posted an RFQ for occupational medical surveillance across 14 ferry system locations, due October 9, 2026. Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (Texas) issued an RFI for emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth, due September 25, 2026. Collier County (Florida) posted an RFP for pharmacy benefit management services covering 2,400 employees and 4,800 family members with approximately $8.7 million in historical annual spending. The County of Santa Clara Health System (California) issued a non-exclusive multiple-award vehicle for temporary health professional staffing across 13 ancillary clinical categories, due October 7, 2026. Given the code's weak semantic fit with posted opportunities and the lack of procedural-surgical activity in the recent solicitation block, this code warrants close review before pursuit.