UNSPSC 85694736: Removal of synthetic substitute from left thumb phalanx, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of synthetic substitute from left thumb phalanx, 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 0PPS0JZ

UNSPSC 85694736 Removal of synthetic substitute from left thumb phalanx, open approach is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The code's nominal scope—a specific orthopedic surgical procedure—does not align with the state and local opportunities posted under it. The recent solicitations tagged to this code reflect healthcare service delivery, benefits administration, and occupational health support rather than procurement of a defined surgical intervention or medical device.

The mismatch between code scope and actual procurement signals either miscoding in the posting system or inconsistent use of UNSPSC taxonomy by issuing bodies. Recent opportunities under this code span the City of Phoenix Retirement Office (independent medical evaluation services for disability determinations), the City of Long Beach (surgical benefit carve-out program administration for public employee health plans), the Washington State Department of Transportation (occupational medical surveillance for ferry workers), Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (emergency and specialty healthcare services for detained youth), Collier County (pharmacy benefit management), and the County of Santa Clara Health System (temporary health professional staffing). Geographic activity includes Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington. A business development professional evaluating this code should treat it as inactive for the specific procedure named and instead assess opportunities under healthcare staffing, benefits management, or occupational health codes if those service lines align with firm capabilities.