UNSPSC 85702638: Removal of nonautologous tissue substitute from right metatarsal, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of nonautologous tissue substitute from right 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 0QPN0KZ

UNSPSC 85702638 Removal of nonautologous tissue substitute from right metatarsal, open approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal relevance to recent state and local procurement activity. The code's nominal scope — a specific orthopedic surgical procedure — does not align with the opportunities posted under it. Recent solicitations tagged to this code actually solicit occupational and disability medical evaluation services, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and surgical benefit programs. These are administrative health services and workforce procurement vehicles, not surgical removal procedures.

The posted opportunities span multiple issuing bodies across different states and jurisdictions. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office sought independent medical evaluation services for disability benefit determinations; the City of Long Beach issued an RFP for surgical and medical procedure carve-out benefits management; the Washington State Department of Transportation solicited occupational medical surveillance services; Harris County Juvenile Probation Department issued an RFI for emergency and specialty medical services; Collier County requested pharmacy benefit management services; and the County of Santa Clara Health System established a qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing. Geographic activity includes Arizona, California, Washington, Texas, and Florida. The code does not reflect actual state and local procurement patterns in orthopedic surgical procedures or implant removal. Vendors pursuing activity under this code should verify the accuracy of UNSPSC tagging with each issuing body, as the code appears to be misapplied to health services administration and staffing rather than surgical commodity procurement.