UNSPSC 85724136: Removal of internal fixation device from right knee 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 knee 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 0SPC44Z

UNSPSC 85724136 Removal of internal fixation device from right knee joint, percutaneous endoscopic approach (Commodity) does not reflect the work actually being solicited in recent state and local contracting activity. The code's nominal scope targets orthopedic surgical procedures, yet the recent opportunities tagged to this code cover occupational medical surveillance, independent disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, surgical care network management, and temporary health professional staffing—none of which align with orthopedic device removal or the clinical service the code describes. The issuing bodies represent a mix of city retirement systems, county human resources departments, state transportation agencies, county probation departments, county health systems, and a regional health authority. State and local procurement offices appear to be using this code as a catch-all or filing miscellaneous health service contracting activity, rather than buying the specific orthopedic procedure the code nominally names.

The recent opportunities span Arizona, California, Washington, Texas, and Florida, with no geographic concentration. Representative recent work includes the City of Phoenix Retirement Office seeking independent medical evaluation services for disability benefit determinations on an RFP basis with a due date of October 16, 2026 and a $750,000 five-year contract value; the Washington State Department of Transportation seeking occupational medical surveillance services across 14 ferry locations on an RFQ basis with a due date of October 9, 2026; the City of Long Beach soliciting a surgical and medical procedure carve-out benefit program on an RFP basis with a due date of October 7, 2026; and the County of Santa Clara Health System establishing a qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing services on an RFQ basis with a due date of October 7, 2026. This code shows little relevant activity for vendors focused on orthopedic surgical services or device removal; the mismatch between the nominal code and recent activity suggests caution before committing pursuit resources on the assumption the code accurately describes the buying market.