UNSPSC 85705116: Removal of synthetic substitute from left tarsal, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of synthetic substitute from left 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 0QPM0JZ

UNSPSC 85705116 Removal of synthetic substitute from left tarsal, open approach is a Commodity code that shows a substantial mismatch between its clinical procedure name and the state and local procurement activity tagged to it. The recent opportunities posted under this code do not involve surgical removal of tarsal implants; instead, they encompass occupational health surveillance, disability medical evaluation services, pharmacy benefit management, surgical center-of-excellence networks, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency medical care for detained youth. The code's nominal scope—a specific orthopedic surgical procedure—does not reflect what state and local agencies are actually buying under this classification. This appears to reflect either a data-tagging error in the procurement system or a fundamental misalignment between the UNSPSC taxonomy and the way state and local bodies are categorizing medical services procurement.

The issuing bodies include county and municipal governments, state departments, and county health systems across Arizona, Washington, California, and Florida. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services (RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026, for up to $750,000 over five years); the Washington State Department of Transportation's request for occupational medical surveillance services for ferry system employees (RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026, with a two-year term and optional extensions); the County of Santa Clara Health System's solicitation for a qualified vendor pool of temporary health professionals across ancillary clinical categories (RFSQHHSFY270052, due October 7, 2026); and Collier County's RFP for pharmacy benefit management services covering approximately 2,400 enrolled employees (RFP 25-8414, with an initial three-year term effective January 1, 2026). Given the disconnect between the code's surgical procedure name and the actual work being solicited, bidders should verify UNSPSC alignment with procurement offices before pursuing opportunities posted under this code.