UNSPSC 85724144: Removal of internal fixation device from left hip 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 left hip 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 0SPB44Z

UNSPSC 85724144 Removal of internal fixation device from left hip joint, percutaneous endoscopic approach is a Commodity code that does not align with the recent state and local contract opportunities posted under it. The code nominally describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, yet the recent solicitations show no procurement of that procedure or related clinical implants, instrumentation, or surgical services. Instead, the opportunities tagged to this code cover independent medical evaluation services, pharmacy benefit management, occupational medical surveillance, temporary health professional staffing, surgical benefit carve-out programs, and emergency medical services for youth in custody—none of which involve removal of internal fixation devices. This mismatch suggests either a classification error in the state and local procurement systems posting these opportunities or a fundamental misalignment between the code's procedural specificity and the actual work being bought.

The recent opportunities span Arizona (City of Phoenix Retirement Office RFP for independent medical evaluations due October 16, 2026), California (City of Long Beach RFP for surgical benefit program due October 7, 2026; County of Santa Clara Health System solicitation for temporary health professional staffing due October 7, 2026), Washington (WSDOT occupational medical surveillance RFP due October 9, 2026), Texas (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department RFI for specialty and emergency medical services due September 25, 2026), and Florida (Collier County pharmacy benefit management RFP). The code shows little relevant procurement activity under its stated scope; vendors evaluating opportunities against this Commodity code should treat it as dormant for state and local decision-making and pursue instead the Family or Class codes encompassing healthcare services procurement, occupational health programs, or benefits administration that better reflect current buying patterns.