UNSPSC 85642037: Division of lower extremity subcutaneous tissue and fascia, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to division of lower extremity subcutaneous tissue and fascia, 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 0J8W0ZZ

UNSPSC 85642037 Division of lower extremity subcutaneous tissue and fascia, open approach is a Commodity code that, based on recent state and local procurement activity, does not reflect the work actually being solicited under this taxonomy designation. The code's nominal scope describes a surgical procedure (division of subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the lower extremity via open surgical approach), yet the recent opportunities posted under this code procure medical surveillance, occupational health examinations, independent disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, specialty surgical networks through Centers of Excellence, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency/specialty healthcare services for detained youth. These solicitations span administrative medical services, benefits management, occupational health compliance, and clinical staffing—none of which align with the code's stated surgical procedure definition. The issuing bodies include city retirement offices (Phoenix), municipal health systems (Long Beach, Santa Clara), state transportation departments (Washington), county probation departments (Harris County), and county boards of commissioners (Collier County), reflecting a mix of municipal, county, and state health and administrative functions.

The geographic spread of recent activity includes Arizona, California, Washington, Texas, and Florida. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP (RTMRFP26001) for independent medical evaluation services with a response deadline of October 16, 2026 and a maximum contract value of $750,000 over five years; the Washington State Department of Transportation's RFP (RFP20260825) for occupational medical surveillance services across 14 Washington ferry system locations with proposals due October 9, 2026; and the County of Santa Clara Health System's solicitation (RFSQHHSFY270052) for temporary health professional staffing across multiple ancillary clinical categories with a response deadline of October 7, 2026. The code shows no recent relevant activity aligned with its stated procedure scope and appears mistagged across all identified opportunities.