UNSPSC 85721547: Removal of infusion device from right metatarsal-tarsal 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-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 0SPK03Z

UNSPSC 85721547 Removal of infusion device from right metatarsal-tarsal joint, open approach is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent state and local activity. The code describes a specific surgical procedure, but the recent opportunities posted under this code are unrelated to the procedure itself—they involve occupational health surveillance, disability medical record review, pharmacy benefit management, health professional staffing, surgical center-of-excellence networks, and emergency youth detention medical services. These solicitations address medical administration, workforce staffing, and care coordination rather than the orthopedic surgical procedure the code nominally covers.

The mismatch between the code's scope and the actual work being solicited suggests the code may be incorrectly applied in state and local procurement systems, or that the opportunities have been tagged with a code that does not reflect their true content. No evidence of demand specifically for metatarsal-tarsal joint infusion device removal services appears in recent state and local contracting activity. Prospective vendors should verify code alignment with issuing bodies before pursuing opportunities posted under this classification.