UNSPSC 85705018: Revision of autologous tissue substitute in right tarsal, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to revision of autologous 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 0QWL07Z

UNSPSC 85705018 Revision of autologous tissue substitute in right tarsal, open approach is a Commodity code that shows substantial mismatch between its nominal clinical scope and actual state and local procurement activity. The code's title describes a surgical procedure for foot-tissue repair, yet the recent opportunities posted under this code do not involve autologous tissue substitutes, tarsal procedures, or orthopedic surgery at all. Instead, state and local governments are using this code to tag health services administration, occupational medical surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, temporary clinical staffing, and independent medical evaluations for pension and workers' compensation determinations. The issuing bodies include city retirement offices, county health systems, state transportation departments, county probation authorities, and municipal human resources divisions. This pattern suggests the code is being applied as a catch-all for health services procurement rather than for the specific surgical procedure its name describes.

Recent opportunities span Arizona, California, Washington, and Florida. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office posted RFP RTMRFP26001 for independent medical evaluation services supporting disability pension determinations, with proposals due October 16, 2026 and a contract value of $750,000 over five years beginning February 3, 2027. The City of Long Beach issued RFP HR26753 for a surgery benefit and Centers of Excellence carve-out program for its Anthem PPO plan, with proposals due October 7, 2026 and contract execution anticipated for April 1, 2027. The Washington State Department of Transportation solicited occupational medical surveillance services through RFP20260825 for Washington State Ferries employees across 14 regional locations, with proposals due October 9, 2026 and a two-year base term with options to extend. Collier County Board of County Commissioners posted RFP 25-8414 for pharmacy benefit management services covering 2,400 employees and 4,800 covered members, with historical annual spending of $8.7 million and a three-year initial term effective January 1, 2026. The County of Santa Clara Health System established a non-exclusive multiple-award vendor pool (RFSQHHSFY270052) for temporary health professional staffing across 13 ancillary clinical categories, with no guaranteed volume. Given the code's disconnect from its stated scope, pursue with caution or verify the correct commodity code with the issuing body before bid preparation.