UNSPSC 85721556: Removal of drainage device from left tarsal joint, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of drainage device from left 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 0SPJ00Z

UNSPSC 85721556 Removal of drainage device from left tarsal joint, open approach is a Commodity code whose nominal scope—a specific surgical procedure—bears no relationship to the state and local procurement activity actually being solicited under it. The recent opportunities posted under this code reflect healthcare administration, occupational medical surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary health professional staffing services, not orthopedic or joint-related surgical procedures. The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its stated definition.

The six opportunities on record span diverse issuing bodies across multiple states and service types: the City of Phoenix Retirement Office (disability medical evaluation services), City of Long Beach (surgical benefit carve-out program administration), Washington State Department of Transportation (occupational medical surveillance), Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth), Collier County Board of County Commissioners (pharmacy benefit management), and Santa Clara County Health System (temporary health professional staffing). The geographic spread includes Arizona, California, Washington, Texas, and Florida. None of these solicitations involve tarsal joint procedures or surgical device removal; the code assignment appears to be a data or classification error rather than a meaningful categorization of the work being procured.