UNSPSC 85721446: Replacement of left metatarsal-tarsal joint with synthetic substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to replacement of left metatarsal-tarsal joint with synthetic substitute, 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 0SRL0JZ

UNSPSC 85721446 Replacement of left metatarsal-tarsal joint with synthetic substitute, open approach is a Commodity code that shows a significant mismatch between its nominal clinical procedure scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The recent opportunities posted under this code do not solicit orthopedic joint replacement implants or surgical devices; instead, they reflect health plan administration, occupational medicine services, temporary clinical staffing, and pharmacy benefit management — none of which align with the code's specific surgical-procedure title.

The City of Phoenix Retirement Office (RFP RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026) solicited independent medical evaluation services for disability determinations; the City of Long Beach (RFP HR26753, due October 7, 2026) sought a surgical-procedure carve-out benefit program through Centers of Excellence networks; the Washington State Department of Transportation, on behalf of Washington State Ferries (RFP RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026), requested occupational medical surveillance; Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (RFI 071626BNM, due September 25, 2026) sought emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth; Collier County (RFP 258414) procured pharmacy benefit management services; and the County of Santa Clara Health System (RFSQ RFSQHHSFY270052, due October 7, 2026) established a vendor pool for temporary ancillary clinical staffing. This code appears to have been misapplied to health-services procurement that does not involve joint replacement implants or surgical devices. State and local buyers pursuing orthopedic implants or surgical supplies should verify the correct UNSPSC classification before pursuing opportunities under this code.