UNSPSC 85714638: Removal of internal fixation device from occipital-cervical joint, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of internal fixation device from occipital-cervical joint, external 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 0RP0X4Z

UNSPSC 85714638 Removal of internal fixation device from occipital-cervical joint, external approach is a Commodity code that shows no recent relevant activity under state and local procurement. The six most recently posted opportunities bearing this code are actually soliciting occupational medical surveillance, independent disability medical evaluations, surgical procedure carve-out management, pharmacy benefit administration, temporary health professional staffing, and specialty medical services for detained youth—none of which involve surgical removal of internal fixation devices from the spine. The code appears to have been misapplied to healthcare services and staffing contracts that fall outside orthopedic surgical implant removal.

State and local procurement activity under this code is not currently evident. Buyers seeking orthopedic surgical services, implant removal procedures, or related clinical work should verify the correct UNSPSC classification before pursuing opportunities, as the current tagging of generalist healthcare administration and staffing solicitations under a specific surgical procedure code indicates potential classification drift in the source database.