UNSPSC 85705135: Insertion of external fixation device into right tarsal, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of external fixation device into 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 0QHL05Z

UNSPSC 85705135, Insertion of external fixation device into right tarsal, open approach, is a Commodity code that shows minimal recent state and local procurement activity aligned with its nominal clinical scope. The code's technical framing—a specific orthopedic surgical procedure—does not match the kinds of goods or services state and local governments are actually buying under this tag. Recent opportunities posted against this code encompass occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluations for disability determinations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, surgical procedure carve-out networks, and emergency medical services for youth in detention. None of these solicitations concern external fixation devices or tarsal bone procedures; they reflect administrative medical services, workforce staffing, and benefit plan management—activities outside the code's procedural focus.

The issuing bodies using this code span state health and transportation departments, county human resources and detention authorities, and municipal health systems. The Washington State Department of Transportation solicited occupational medical surveillance services (RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026); the City of Phoenix Retirement Office sought independent medical evaluation services for disability benefit determinations (RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026); and the County of Santa Clara Health System established a qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing across multiple ancillary clinical categories (RFSQHHSFY270052, due October 7, 2026). Activity appears concentrated in California, Arizona, and Washington, with additional procurement by Harris County, Texas and Collier County, Florida. The mismatch between the code's defined scope and the actual work being solicited suggests this code may be misapplied in state and local procurement systems or carries minimal volume under its intended classification.