UNSPSC 85771724: Removal of synthetic substitute from right upper extremity, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of synthetic substitute from right upper extremity, 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 0XP6XJZ

UNSPSC 85771724 Removal of synthetic substitute from right upper extremity, external approach is a Commodity code that shows no recent state and local procurement activity aligned with its medical procedure nomenclature. The recent opportunities tagged under this code—independent medical evaluation services, surgical benefit carve-out programs, occupational medical surveillance, specialty medical services for detained youth, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary health professional staffing—represent administrative and clinical support services rather than prosthetic removal procedures. State and local governments do not appear to solicit orthopedic surgical procedures or prosthetic device replacement through public procurement channels; instead, they contract for the medical administration, insurance, and staffing infrastructure that supports such care when delivered to employees, retirees, dependents, or other beneficiary populations.

The mismatch between the code's clinical specificity and the actual work being solicited suggests this code is either misapplied by the jurisdictions posting these opportunities or carries minimal procurement relevance for vendors in the orthopedic device or surgical services sectors. Issuers including the City of Phoenix Retirement Office, City of Long Beach, Washington State Department of Transportation, Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, Collier County Board of County Commissioners, and County of Santa Clara Health System are all targeting administrative health benefit management, medical staffing, or insurance program support rather than prosthetic procedures. Vendors pursuing work under this code should expect continued activity to reflect health system contracting for support services rather than surgical procedures or device procurement.