UNSPSC 85694803: Extirpation of matter from left thumb phalanx, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to extirpation of matter 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 0PCS0ZZ

UNSPSC 85694803 Extirpation of matter from left thumb phalanx, open approach is a Commodity code that carries a medical procedure classification, yet state and local government solicitations posted under it do not reflect surgical intervention on thumb phalanges. Instead, recent opportunities tagged to this code encompass occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluation services for disability benefit determinations, pharmacy benefit management administration, surgical procedure carve-out benefits through Centers of Excellence networks, temporary health professional staffing, emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth, and related healthcare administration. The issuing bodies include city retirement offices (City of Phoenix), municipal human resources departments (City of Long Beach), state transportation agencies (Washington State Department of Transportation), county health systems (Santa Clara County Health System, Harris County Juvenile Probation Department), and county procurement offices acting on behalf of healthcare benefits consortiums (Collier County Board of County Commissioners). These are predominantly municipal government, county government, and state agency buyers rather than surgical centers or hospital systems.

Geographic activity centers on Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington, with recent RFPs posted by the City of Phoenix Retirement Office (RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026), City of Long Beach (HR26753, due October 7, 2026), Washington State Department of Transportation (RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026, with pre-bid conference August 31), Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (071626BNM, due September 25, 2026), Collier County Board of County Commissioners (258414, due April 9, 2026), and Santa Clara County Health System (RFSQHHSFY270052, due October 7, 2026). The code exhibits a significant mismatch between its nominal scope—a specific orthopedic surgical procedure—and the actual healthcare administration, medical evaluation, and staffing services state and local buyers are purchasing. This code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its procedural definition.