UNSPSC 85721225: Removal of external fixation device from left metatarsal-tarsal joint, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of external fixation device from left metatarsal-tarsal 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 0SPLX5Z

UNSPSC 85721225 Removal of external fixation device from left metatarsal-tarsal joint, external approach is a Commodity code whose nominal scope does not align with the state and local procurement activity currently tagged under it. The recent opportunities posted under this code reflect healthcare services procurement — occupational medical surveillance, disability medical evaluations, surgical benefit programs, emergency medical services for youth in custody, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary health professional staffing — none of which involve orthopedic surgical device removal or any of the musculoskeletal procedures the code's name describes. The disconnect suggests either a data taxonomy mismatch in the underlying source system or a systematic miscoding issue; the code appears to capture medical services contracting broadly rather than the specific surgical commodity its name denotes.

The issuing bodies across these opportunities span state departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), county governments (Harris County, Collier County, Santa Clara County), cities (Phoenix, Long Beach), and regional health systems, indicating a wide jurisdictional mix. Recent activity concentrates in Arizona, California, Florida, Washington, and Texas. Representative opportunities include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office RFP for independent medical evaluation services (due October 16, 2026, $750,000 over five years), the Washington State Department of Transportation RFP for occupational medical surveillance (due October 9, 2026), the City of Long Beach RFP for surgical and medical procedure carve-out benefits (due October 7, 2026), Collier County's pharmacy benefit management services RFP (due April 9, 2026, approximately $8.7 million annually), and Santa Clara County's request for temporary health professional staffing services (due October 7, 2026, non-exclusive multiple-award vehicle). Given the categorical misalignment between the code's stated scope and the actual work being solicited, the code is not a reliable targeting vehicle for orthopedic device suppliers or surgical device manufacturers.