UNSPSC 85705153: Division of left toe phalanx, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to division of left toe phalanx, 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 0Q8R0ZZ

UNSPSC 85705153 Division of left toe phalanx, open approach is a Commodity code that nominally describes a specific surgical procedure; however, recent state and local procurement activity under this code shows little alignment with orthopedic surgery itself. Instead, the opportunities posted against this code reflect a broader range of health services procurement that state and local agencies are directing through the code's taxonomy slot, including occupational medical surveillance, disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, specialty surgical networks, and emergency medical services for detained youth. The issuing bodies include city retirement offices, state transportation departments, county probation departments, county health systems, and municipal government HR divisions — a fragmented mix of health-buying entities rather than surgical providers or orthopedic specialists.

Recent opportunities span Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office posted an RFP (RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026) for independent medical evaluation services supporting disability pension determinations, with a maximum contract value of $750,000 over five years. The Washington State Department of Transportation posted an RFP (RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026) for occupational medical surveillance services across 14 ferry system locations statewide, with evaluation weighted 40 percent cost and 60 percent non-cost factors. The City of Long Beach posted an RFP (HR26753, due October 7, 2026) for a surgical and medical procedure carve-out benefit program serving approximately 3,800 employees and retirees, with contract execution and go-live targeted for April 1, 2027. Collier County Board of County Commissioners posted an RFP (258414, due April 9, 2026) for pharmacy benefit management services covering approximately 2,400 employees and 4,800 covered members, with historical annual pharmacy spending around $8.7 million. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and actual procurement activity signals either miscoding at source or a portfolio management artifact; decision-makers should verify code alignment with their own taxonomy before pursuing opportunities under this designation.