UNSPSC 85721531: Removal of infusion device from right metatarsal-phalangeal joint, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of infusion device from right metatarsal-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 0SPM03Z

UNSPSC 85721531 Removal of infusion device from right metatarsal-phalangeal joint, open approach (Commodity) does not align with recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, yet the recent opportunities tagged under it solicit medical evaluation services, occupational health surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, surgical procedure carve-out programs, and emergency medical services for detained youth — none of which involve removal of an infusion device from a metatarsal-phalangeal joint. The mismatch suggests either a taxonomy coding error in the source records or a categorical misapplication at the time of posting.

The most recent state and local opportunities under this code show no coherent procurement pattern tied to the code's clinical scope. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office (RFP RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026) solicits independent medical evaluation services for disability determinations; the Washington State Department of Transportation/Washington State Ferries (RFP RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026) seeks occupational medical surveillance across 14 ferry locations; the City of Long Beach (RFP HR26753, due October 7, 2026) requests a surgical procedure carve-out benefit program; Collier County (RFP 25-8414, due April 9, 2026) procures pharmacy benefit management; and the County of Santa Clara Health System (RFQ RFSQHHSFY270052, due October 7, 2026) establishes a qualified vendor pool for temporary ancillary health professional staffing. Geographic activity spans Arizona, Washington, California, and Florida, yet no opportunity reflects the surgical procedure code's stated description. Business development professionals should verify coding accuracy before allocating pursuit resources to this category — the code shows little relevant recent activity and warrants clarification with the source issuing body.