UNSPSC 85662220: Replacement of left lower leg tendon with synthetic substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to replacement of left lower leg tendon with synthetic 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 0LRP0JZ

UNSPSC 85662220 Replacement of left lower leg tendon with synthetic substitute, open approach is a Commodity code that nominally describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure; however, recent state and local contract opportunities posted under this code show minimal alignment with the code's stated scope. The opportunities actually being solicited span occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluations for public safety pension disability determinations, surgical benefit carve-out programs for government employee health plans, pharmacy benefit management administration, emergency and specialty healthcare services for detained youth, and temporary health professional staffing—none of which involve replacement of lower leg tendons or surgical prosthetics. The mismatch suggests either systematic miscoding by issuing bodies or that the code's application in state and local procurement diverges substantially from its clinical definition. The actual solicitations reflect state and local governments' core health benefits and clinical staffing needs rather than procurement of specific orthopedic devices or implants.

Recent activity spans multiple state jurisdictions and issuing bodies. The Washington State Department of Transportation posted an RFP for occupational medical surveillance services at Washington State Ferries with a due date of October 9, 2026; the City of Phoenix Retirement Office solicited independent medical evaluation services (response due October 16, 2026); the City of Long Beach requested proposals for a surgical benefit carve-out program (due October 7, 2026); Harris County Juvenile Probation Department issued an RFI for emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth (due September 25, 2026); Collier County Board of County Commissioners solicited pharmacy benefit management services (due April 9, 2026); and Santa Clara County Health System established a qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing across ancillary clinical categories (due October 7, 2026). The code shows no meaningful recent activity in orthopedic device procurement or surgical prosthetics at the state and local level.