UNSPSC 85702623: Reposition right metatarsal with external fixation device, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to reposition right metatarsal with external fixation device, 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 0QSN05Z

UNSPSC 85702623 Reposition right metatarsal with external fixation device, open approach is a Commodity code that shows no recent state and local procurement activity aligned with its nominal scope. The code's title describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure; however, recent opportunities posted under this code span occupational medical surveillance, disability benefit evaluation services, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and surgical benefit carve-out programs — none of which involve metatarsal fixation or the procedural orthopedic work the code purports to classify. The mismatch suggests either miscoding at the issuing-body level or a systematic taxonomy assignment error that has decoupled the code from its intended use in state and local procurement.

The six recent opportunities across Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington reflect a broader pattern of state and local health administration and occupational health service procurement. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office issued an RFP (RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026) for independent medical evaluation services supporting disability benefit determinations for public safety retirees; the Washington State Department of Transportation issued an RFP (RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026) for occupational medical surveillance across 14 ferry system locations; the City of Long Beach issued an RFP (HR26753, due October 7, 2026) for surgical procedure Centers of Excellence networks; the County of Santa Clara Health System issued an RFQ (RFSQHHSFY270052, due October 7, 2026) for temporary ancillary health professional staffing; Collier County issued an RFP (25-8414, due April 9, 2026) for pharmacy benefit management covering approximately 2,400 employees; and Harris County Juvenile Probation Department issued an RFI (071626BNM, due September 25, 2026) for specialty and emergency medical services for detained youth. The code does not reflect genuine metatarsal surgery procurement in the recent state and local record.