UNSPSC 85713821: Removal of external fixation device from left metacarpophalangeal joint, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of external fixation device from left metacarpophalangeal joint, percutaneous 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 0RPV35Z

UNSPSC 85713821 Removal of external fixation device from left metacarpophalangeal joint, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that does not match the scope of recent state and local contract opportunities posted under this taxonomy entry. The code nominally describes a surgical procedure for orthopedic fixation removal, yet the recent solicitations posted against it procure medical evaluation services, pharmacy benefit management, occupational health surveillance, surgical procedure carve-out programs, and emergency medical services for detained youth — none of which involve removal of external fixation devices or metacarpophalangeal joint procedures. The mismatch suggests either a classification error in state and local procurement systems or incidental tagging rather than intentional code assignment.

The recent opportunities span multiple issuing bodies and geographic regions with no pattern suggesting concentration under this code's nominal scope. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office (Arizona) posted an RFP for independent medical evaluation services to support public safety pension disability determinations, due October 16, 2026. The City of Long Beach (California) issued an RFP for surgical procedure carve-out benefits under its Anthem PPO plan, due October 7, 2026. The Washington State Department of Transportation posted an RFQ for occupational medical surveillance services for ferry system employees across 14 Washington 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) solicited pharmacy benefit management services covering approximately 2,400 enrolled employees with estimated historical annual spending of $8.7 million, due April 9, 2026. Santa Clara County Health System (California) sought a qualified vendor pool for temporary ancillary health professional staffing across thirteen clinical categories, due October 7, 2026. These solicitations reflect actual state and local procurement activity unrelated to orthopedic surgical procedures and suggest this Commodity code receives administrative tagging that does not align with its procedural description.