UNSPSC 85713859: Removal of spacer from right carpal joint, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of spacer from right carpal 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 0RPQ38Z

UNSPSC 85713859 Removal of spacer from right carpal joint, percutaneous approach (Commodity) bears a procedural-code designation that does not align with the state and local procurement activity currently solicited under this taxonomy entry. The recent opportunities tagged to this code do not involve orthopedic surgical procedures or carpal-joint interventions; instead, they span occupational health surveillance, disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary clinical staffing, and surgical care-carve-out networks for municipal employee health plans. The disconnect suggests either a tagging error in the underlying procurement system or a misalignment between the UNSPSC taxonomy and actual purchasing practice in this category. No solicitations for carpal-joint spacer removal or related surgical services appear in the recent opportunities block.

Geographic spread across the recent opportunities shows activity in Arizona (City of Phoenix Retirement Office), California (City of Long Beach, County of Santa Clara Health System), Washington State (Washington State Department of Transportation), Florida (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), and Texas (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department). The City of Phoenix issued an RFP for independent medical evaluation services with a response date of October 16, 2026 and a five-year term maximum contract value of $750,000 commencing February 3, 2027. The Washington State Department of Transportation posted an RFP for occupational medical surveillance services with a response date of October 9, 2026, a pre-bid conference on August 31, 2026, and a two-year initial contract term with options for up to five additional one-year extensions. The County of Santa Clara Health System issued an RFQ for temporary health professional staffing across ancillary clinical categories with a response date of October 7, 2026. Given the mismatch between the code's procedural-surgery designation and the actual scope of work being solicited, this code shows little relevant recent activity for orthopedic surgical service providers.