UNSPSC 85713845: Removal of external fixation device from right metacarpocarpal joint, percutaneous 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, 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 0RPS35Z

UNSPSC 85713845 Removal of external fixation device from right metacarpocarpal joint, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its nominal medical procedure scope. The six most recent state and local opportunities tagged to this code do not involve surgical removal of external fixation devices or orthopedic hand procedures. Instead, the tagged solicitations cover independent medical evaluation services for disability pension determinations (City of Phoenix Retirement Office), surgical procedure carve-out benefit programs and Centers of Excellence networks (City of Long Beach), occupational medical surveillance for ferry workers (Washington State Department of Transportation), emergency and specialty medical services for youth in detention (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department), pharmacy benefit management administration (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), and temporary health professional staffing across ancillary clinical categories (County of Santa Clara Health System). The issuing bodies span state departments, county governments, and city procurement offices, with health systems and human resources or benefits administration driving the sourcing activity.

The geographic spread includes California (Long Beach, Santa Clara County), Florida (Collier County), Washington State, Arizona (Phoenix), and Texas (Harris County), with no geographic concentration evident in the recent records. The mismatch between the code's stated orthopedic surgical procedure and the actual opportunities being solicited suggests either data-entry error in the tagging or a systemic misalignment in how this particular UNSPSC code is being applied in state and local procurement systems. Business development professionals should verify code assignment before pursuing opportunities in this category, as the code does not appear to reflect the work currently being bought under it.