UNSPSC 85721343: Revision of spacer in right metatarsal-tarsal joint, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to revision of spacer in right metatarsal-tarsal joint, open 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 0SWK08Z

UNSPSC 85721343 Revision of spacer in right metatarsal-tarsal joint, open approach is a Commodity code that shows no relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The code's nominal description refers to a specific orthopedic surgical procedure; however, the recent opportunities tagged under this code span occupational medical surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, disability medical evaluations, surgical carve-out networks for employee health plans, and emergency medical services for detained youth. None of these solicitations align with orthopedic joint revision procedures or the supply of medical devices or surgical implants that the code's title suggests.

The mismatch between the code's clinical scope and the work actually being solicited indicates either a classification error in the source records or that this particular code does not reflect a meaningful procurement category for state and local governments. Business development professionals should verify whether opportunities in occupational health services, employee health benefits administration, medical staffing, or other health services belong under different UNSPSC families before committing resources to this code.