UNSPSC 85713841: Removal of nonautologous tissue substitute from right metacarpocarpal joint, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of nonautologous tissue substitute from right metacarpocarpal 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 0RPS3KZ

UNSPSC 85713841 Removal of nonautologous tissue substitute from right metacarpocarpal joint, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment with actual state and local procurement activity. The code's nominal scope describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, yet the recent opportunities posted under this code span occupational health surveillance, disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary clinical staffing, surgical benefit carve-outs, and emergency services for youth in custody — none of which involve removal of tissue substitutes or metacarpocarpal joint procedures. The mismatch suggests either a coding error in how opportunities are being tagged or a fundamental disconnect between the UNSPSC taxonomy and how issuing bodies are classifying health services procurement.

Opportunities appearing under this code originate from diverse issuing bodies including state transportation departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), county health systems (Santa Clara County Health System, Harris County Juvenile Probation Department), county benefits administrators (Collier County Board of County Commissioners, City of Phoenix Retirement Office), and municipal procurement offices (City of Long Beach). Recent solicitations include the Washington State Ferries' RFP for occupational medical surveillance services with proposals due October 9, 2026; the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services with proposals due October 16, 2026; and Collier County's RFP for pharmacy benefit management services. Geographic activity spans Washington, Arizona, Florida, California, and Texas. The code demonstrates little meaningful signal for business development targeting orthopedic surgical procedures or joint replacement services under state and local procurement.