UNSPSC 85662500: Tendons-lower extremities, percutaneous endoscopic approach-part A

This class includes one or more of 19 standard surgical interventions or procedures on component parts of the tendons of the lower extremities with percutaneous endoscopic approach. These surgical interventions or procedures are listed in the World Health Organization's International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems or ICD-10 PCS under code 0L.

UNSPSC 85662500 Tendons—lower extremities, percutaneous endoscopic approach—part A (Class) shows minimal alignment with recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes surgical repair procedures for lower-extremity tendon pathology via minimally invasive technique, but the recent opportunities posted under this code involve medical evaluation services, pharmacy benefit management, occupational health surveillance, and temporary clinical staffing—none of which fall within the scope of orthopedic surgical procedures the code describes. The source does not support recent state and local demand for the specific surgical service this code names.

The six opportunities tagged under the code span Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington, with issuing bodies including municipal retirement offices (City of Phoenix), county health systems (Santa Clara, Collier County, Harris County), municipal human resources departments (City of Long Beach), and state transportation agencies (Washington State Department of Transportation). Representative recent solicitations include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office RFP (RTMRFP26001) requesting independent medical evaluation services for disability retirement determinations, due October 16, 2026; the City of Long Beach RFP (HR26753) for surgical procedure carve-out benefits management, due October 7, 2026; and the Washington State Department of Transportation RFP (RFP20260825) for occupational medical surveillance services across 14 ferry system locations, due October 9, 2026. No procurement activity in the source reflects solicitation for the surgical repair procedures the code nominally covers. State and local procurement professionals should verify code accuracy before pursuing opportunities tagged under this classification.