UNSPSC 85721105: Revision of external fixation device in left toe phalangeal joint, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to revision of external fixation device in left toe phalangeal joint, external 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 0SWQX5Z

UNSPSC 85721105 Revision of external fixation device in left toe phalangeal joint, external approach is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its nominal clinical scope. The six most recent state and local opportunities tagged to this code address occupational medical surveillance, independent disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, surgical benefit carve-out networks, temporary health professional staffing, and specialty medical services for detained youth — none of which involve orthopedic device revision or fixation procedures. The mismatch between the code's name and the work actually being solicited suggests either systematic miscoding in the posting system or that state and local procurement offices are using this code as a catch-all container for medical services well outside its stated scope.

The opportunities span Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington, with no clear pattern of repeat buyers or sustained demand. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office is seeking comprehensive disability medical record summary and independent medical examination services ($750,000 over five years, RFP RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026); the Washington State Department of Transportation is procuring occupational medical surveillance services across 14 ferry locations (RFP RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026 with a pre-bid conference on August 31); the City of Long Beach is requesting a surgical procedure carve-out benefit program for its Anthem PPO plan (RFP HR26753, due October 7, 2026); and the County of Santa Clara Health System is establishing a qualified vendor pool for temporary ancillary health professional staffing across 13 clinical categories (RFQ RFSQHHSFY270052, due October 7, 2026). Buyers range from municipal retirement boards to state transportation agencies to county health systems, but the underlying work diverges sharply from orthopedic device revision. If your firm pursues activity under this code, verify scope alignment with each posting before investing in response preparation.