UNSPSC 85702818: Reposition left metatarsal with external fixation device, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to reposition left metatarsal with external fixation device, percutaneous endoscopic 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 0QSP45Z

UNSPSC 85702818 Reposition left metatarsal with external fixation device, percutaneous endoscopic approach is a Commodity code with a nominal scope that bears no relationship to the recent state and local opportunities posted under it. The code's clinical descriptor—a specific orthopedic surgical procedure—does not match the work state and local governments are actually buying under this code designation. Recent solicitations filed under 85702818 span occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluations for public safety pension disability determinations, surgical benefit carve-out programs, specialty emergency medical services for youth in custody, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary ancillary health professional staffing. None of these activities involve the reposition of a metatarsal or percutaneous endoscopic orthopedic procedures. The code appears to be a misclassification in the procurement taxonomy, as these solicitations belong to health professional services, medical benefit administration, and staffing procurement—not surgical procedure lines.

State and local issuers posting under this code include transit authorities (Washington State Department of Transportation on behalf of Washington State Ferries), county governments (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, Collier County Board of County Commissioners), city governments (City of Phoenix Retirement Office, City of Long Beach), and regional health systems (County of Santa Clara Health System). Recent opportunities are concentrated in Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington. Representative recent solicitations include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office RFP for independent medical evaluation services due October 16, 2026 with a maximum compensation of $750,000 over five years; the Washington State Department of Transportation RFP for occupational medical surveillance services due October 9, 2026 with a pre-bid conference on August 31, 2026; and the County of Santa Clara Health System qualification vehicle for temporary health professional staffing across multiple ancillary clinical categories due October 7, 2026. The mismatch between code definition and actual procurement activity suggests vendors should verify code accuracy before pursuing opportunities under this designation.