UNSPSC 85702634: Removal of synthetic substitute from left metatarsal, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of synthetic substitute from left metatarsal, 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 0QPP0JZ

UNSPSC 85702634, Removal of synthetic substitute from left metatarsal, open approach, is a Commodity code that shows no alignment between its nominal medical procedure scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The code appears designed to classify a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, but the recent opportunities posted under it across Arizona, California, Washington, and Texas target occupational health surveillance, disability medical evaluation, pharmacy benefit management, surgical carve-out networks, and temporary health professional staffing — none of which involve podiatric implant removal. This mismatch suggests either a data-entry error in the solicitation tagging or a fundamental misclassification issue at the source that renders the code's nominal scope uninformative for market assessment.

The issuing bodies posting under this code span state health and transportation agencies (Washington State Department of Transportation, County of Santa Clara Health System), county purchasing (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, Collier County Board of County Commissioners), and municipal retirement boards (City of Phoenix Retirement Office). Representative opportunities include the Washington State Ferries occupational medical surveillance RFP (proposals due October 9, 2026, cost-weighted evaluation at 40 percent, pre-bid scheduled August 31, 2026) and the City of Phoenix independent medical evaluation services RFP for disability pension determinations (proposals due October 16, 2026, $750,000 five-year contract maximum). No recent activity reflects the code's stated orthopedic procedure focus, and pursuit under this code would require clarification with the issuing body about whether the tagging reflects actual procurement need or a classification error.