UNSPSC 85705016: Revision of nonautologous tissue substitute in right tarsal, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to revision of nonautologous tissue substitute in right tarsal, 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 0QWL0KZ

UNSPSC 85705016, Revision of nonautologous tissue substitute in right tarsal, open approach (Commodity), does not align with recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, yet the recent opportunities posted under this code do not solicit surgical implants, tissue substitutes, or any commodity goods related to tarsal procedures. Instead, state and local bodies are purchasing occupational medical surveillance services, disability medical evaluation services, pharmacy benefit management administration, specialty surgical care networks, and temporary health professional staffing — none of which match the procedural code's explicit scope.

The mismatch reflects either a taxonomic misclassification in the posting systems or a data artifact. Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, the City of Phoenix Retirement Office, the Washington State Department of Transportation (on behalf of the Washington State Ferries), the City of Long Beach, Collier County, and the County of Santa Clara Health System have all posted opportunities under this code in the past two months, but their work involves contracting for services (medical evaluations, benefits administration, staffing) rather than procurement of surgical implants or materials. No recent opportunities invite bids for tissue substitutes, orthopedic devices, or tarsal-procedure-related supplies. The code shows recent activity but no decision-relevant relevance to firms supplying medical devices or surgical materials.