UNSPSC 85721204: Repair right metatarsal-phalangeal joint, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to repair right metatarsal-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 0SQMXZZ

UNSPSC 85721204 Repair right metatarsal-phalangeal joint, external approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment between its nominal scope and actual state and local procurement activity. The code describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, yet recent opportunities tagged under it encompass occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluations for pension disability determinations, pharmacy benefit management, specialty surgical carve-out networks, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency medical services for detained youth—none of which involve the named procedure. This represents a systematic mismatch between the code's technical medical nomenclature and the health services and benefits administration work state and local buyers are actually purchasing.

The geographic and issuing-body mix reflects typical state and local health procurement patterns. Recent activity appears in Arizona (City of Phoenix), California (City of Long Beach, County of Santa Clara), Washington (state department), Florida (Collier County), and Texas (Harris County), with buyers spanning municipal retirement systems, county health systems, state transportation agencies, and county juvenile detention authorities. The Washington State Department of Transportation's occupational medical surveillance RFP (RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026) and the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's independent medical evaluation services RFP (RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026) represent the most directly health-related recent opportunities. However, because the UNSPSC code designation does not meaningfully reflect the procurement being conducted under it, the code itself provides limited signal for business development targeting orthopedic or general surgery vendors.