UNSPSC 85705331: Insertion of external fixation device into right tarsal, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of external fixation device into right 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 0QHL35Z

UNSPSC 85705331 Insertion of external fixation device into right tarsal, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment with recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a surgical orthopedic procedure, but the recent opportunities posted under this code encompass healthcare administration, pharmacy benefit management, virtual primary care services, peer support programs, and fire department medical direction—none of which involve orthopedic surgical devices or procedures. The mismatch suggests either a data classification error in the state and local procurement system or that this code is being applied inconsistently across jurisdictions without regard to its precise clinical definition.

The recent opportunities do not reflect procurement aligned with this code's stated scope. Muscogee County (Georgia) is soliciting comprehensive inmate medical and pharmacy services for its prison through an RFP due May 15, 2026; Collier County (Florida) is seeking pharmacy benefit management services covering 2,400 employees through an RFP due April 9, 2026; Monroe County (Florida) is requesting virtual primary and urgent care services for approximately 2,300 members through an RFP due April 16, 2026; San Mateo County (California) is issuing an RFP for peer support services for peer workers with $580,000 in total funding; and Santa Monica Fire Department (California) is seeking a physician to serve as EMS Medical Director through an RFP due October 16, 2025. No solicitations reflect demand for orthopedic surgical devices, external fixation equipment, or tarsal bone procedures. Business development professionals evaluating this code should verify classification accuracy with their state and local procurement contacts before committing resources to pursue opportunities posted under this identifier.