UNSPSC 85705028: Supplement left tarsal with synthetic substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to supplement left tarsal with synthetic substitute, 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 0QUM0JZ

UNSPSC 85705028 Supplement left tarsal with synthetic substitute, open approach is a Commodity code whose nominal medical-procedure designation bears no relationship to the state and local procurement activity currently tagged under it. The recent opportunities posted under this code involve occupational medical surveillance, independent disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing placement, surgical care coordination through Centers of Excellence, and pediatric emergency medical services — none of which involve orthopedic tarsal joint procedures or surgical implants. The code shows little relevant activity aligned with its stated scope.

The issuing bodies posting under this code span state health systems, county human resources and benefits departments, a state transportation agency, and a county juvenile justice department across Washington, California, Arizona, and Florida. Representative recent opportunities include the Washington State Department of Transportation's occupational medical surveillance services for ferry workers (RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026), the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's independent medical evaluation services for disability benefit determinations (RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026), the City of Long Beach's surgical care carve-out benefit program (HR26753, due October 7, 2026), Santa Clara County Health System's temporary health professional staffing pool (RFSQHHSFY270052, due October 7, 2026), and Collier County's pharmacy benefit management services (RFP 25-8414, due April 9, 2026). The mismatch between code definition and actual procurement scope suggests this code has been misapplied to health services administration and staffing rather than orthopedic procedures, making it an unreliable indicator for vendors pursuing tarsal implant or orthopedic surgical supply opportunities.