UNSPSC 85723420: Removal of internal fixation device from right ankle joint, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of internal fixation device from right ankle joint, open 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 0SPF04Z

UNSPSC 85723420 Removal of internal fixation device from right ankle joint, open approach is a Commodity code that does not align with recent state and local procurement activity. The code describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, but the recent opportunities tagged under it reflect procurement of medical services, staffing, and benefit administration — not surgical device removal or orthopedic procedures themselves. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the work actually being solicited suggests misclassification in the underlying state and local notices rather than active demand for the procedure itself under this code.

The recent opportunities span public sector medical service procurement across multiple issuing bodies and geographies. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office is seeking independent medical evaluation services for disability benefit determinations (RFP RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026); the City of Long Beach is requesting proposals for a surgical and medical procedure carve-out benefit program offering Centers of Excellence for knee, hip, orthopedic, shoulder, spine, heart, weight loss, and oncology procedures (RFP HR26753, due October 7, 2026); the Washington State Department of Transportation is soliciting occupational medical surveillance services across 14 ferry system locations (RFP RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026); and Collier County is managing a pharmacy benefit management services procurement covering approximately 7,200 covered members (RFP 25-8414, originally posted August 20, 2026). These solicitations reflect procurement of administrative and occupational health services rather than orthopedic surgical procedures. State and local governments appear to be using this code inconsistently or incorrectly; vendors should not expect genuine opportunities for internal fixation device removal services under this code at this time.