UNSPSC 85705212: Revision of synthetic substitute in left tarsal, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to revision of synthetic substitute in left tarsal, percutaneous 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 0QWM3JZ

UNSPSC 85705212 Revision of synthetic substitute in left tarsal, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that shows a significant mismatch between its nominal medical-device scope and state and local procurement activity recently tagged under it. The recent opportunities are wholly unrelated to the code's stated content — none involve tarsal implants or related surgical procedures. Instead, the opportunities encompass independent medical evaluation services, pharmacy benefit management, occupational medical surveillance, temporary health professional staffing, surgical procedure carve-out networks, and emergency medical services for detained youth. The code shows no relevant recent activity for its stated product or service line.

The six opportunities posted between July and September 2026 span state departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), counties (Harris County, Collier County, Santa Clara County), and cities (Phoenix, Long Beach), with no repeat jurisdictions. Geographic distribution includes Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, and Washington. Representative opportunities include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services (RFP 26001, due October 16, 2026, $750,000 over five years), the Washington State Department of Transportation's RFP for occupational medical surveillance services (RFP 20260825, due October 9, 2026, pre-bid August 31), Collier County's RFP for pharmacy benefit management services (RFP 25-8414, initial three-year term), and the County of Santa Clara Health System's RFSQ for temporary health professional staffing (RFSQHHSFY270052, due October 7, 2026, non-exclusive multiple-award vehicle). This code appears to have been misapplied to a portfolio of healthcare administrative and clinical staffing services rather than orthopedic implant procurement.