UNSPSC 85721504: Removal of autologous tissue substitute from left toe phalangeal joint, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of autologous tissue substitute from left toe phalangeal 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 0SPQ07Z

UNSPSC 85721504 Removal of autologous tissue substitute from left toe phalangeal joint, open approach is a Commodity code that does not match the work state and local governments are actually buying under it. The recent solicitation activity tagged to this code reflects occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluations for disability benefits, surgical benefit administration, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency medical services for youth in custody—none of which relate to orthopedic surgical procedures on the foot. The code shows a mismatch between its nominal UNSPSC classification and the work that issuing bodies are currently sourcing under it.

The issuing bodies posting opportunities tagged to this code span county governments, state transportation departments, city retirement systems, municipal health systems, and county juvenile justice agencies across Arizona, Washington, California, and Florida. Without a coherent scope of work aligned to the code's surgical nomenclature, the code presents no clear procurement signal for vendors in the orthopedic device or surgical services market. Bidders evaluating this code should verify with the issuing body whether the tagging is accurate before committing resources to pursuit.