UNSPSC 85662209: Replacement of left ankle tendon with autologous tissue substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to replacement of left ankle tendon with autologous tissue substitute, 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 0LRT07Z

UNSPSC 85662209 Replacement of left ankle tendon with autologous tissue substitute, open approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment between its nominal scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The code itself describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, yet the recent opportunities posted under this code do not solicit surgical tendon replacement services or related implant or tissue products. Instead, the recent postings address occupational health medical surveillance, independent medical evaluation services for pension benefit determinations, pharmacy benefit management administration, temporary health professional staffing, and surgical procedure carve-out network management for employee health plans. This mismatch suggests the code has been applied to opportunities where medical services or health administration dominate the scope rather than the surgical procedure specified in the code's title.

The issuing bodies span state health systems, county human resources and health departments, and municipal retirement offices across Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington. Representative opportunities include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's request for independent medical evaluation services supporting disability pension determinations (RFP RTMRFP26001, proposals due October 16, 2026), the Washington State Department of Transportation's solicitation for occupational medical surveillance for ferry system employees across 14 Washington locations (RFP RFP20260825, proposals due October 9, 2026), and the City of Long Beach's request for surgical procedure carve-out management through Centers of Excellence for employee health benefits (RFP HR26753, proposals due October 7, 2026). The code shows no concentrated activity under its stated commodity scope and does not represent a reliable procurement signal for vendors targeting orthopedic surgical services or tissue products at the state and local level.