UNSPSC 85724120: Removal of internal fixation device from right ankle joint, percutaneous endoscopic 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, percutaneous endoscopic 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 0SPF44Z

UNSPSC 85724120 "Removal of internal fixation device from right ankle joint, percutaneous endoscopic approach" is a Commodity code that the available state and local procurement record does not support. The code nominally describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, but recent state and local solicitations tagged under this code pursue independent medical evaluation services, pharmacy benefit management, occupational health surveillance, surgical benefit carve-outs, emergency medical services for detained youth, and temporary health professional staffing—none of which align with the code's procedural scope. The mismatch suggests either a systematic tagging error in the underlying data or that this code is being misapplied to broader healthcare administrative and staffing services that belong in a different taxonomy tier or family.

The geographic spread of the six recent opportunities spans Arizona (City of Phoenix Retirement Office), California (City of Long Beach, County of Santa Clara), Washington State (Washington State Department of Transportation), Florida (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), and Texas (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department), with no dominant concentration. Representatives include a Phoenix Fire and Police Pension Board RFP for medical record summary and disability examination coordination due October 16, 2026; a Long Beach surgical benefit carve-out RFP with response due October 7, 2026; and a Washington State Ferries occupational medical surveillance RFP due October 9, 2026. Buyers range from state transportation agencies, county health systems, and municipal retirement boards to juvenile detention authorities. The code shows little relevant recent activity and should be reconsidered for repositioning or audit of the underlying classification assignments.