UNSPSC 85721562: Removal of internal fixation device from right tarsal joint, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of internal fixation device from right 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 0SPH04Z

UNSPSC 85721562 Removal of internal fixation device from right tarsal joint, open approach is a Commodity code that does not align with documented state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, yet recent state and local solicitations tagged under this code procure occupational and disability medical surveillance services, pharmacy benefit management, Centers of Excellence networks for surgical procedures, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency medical services for youth in custody — none of which involve removal of internal fixation devices. The mismatch suggests either a tagging error in the procurement source data or that this code is not actively used by state and local buying offices for their actual purchasing needs.

Recent opportunities show no state and local activity aligned with the code's stated scope. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office, Washington State Department of Transportation, the City of Long Beach, Collier County, Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, and Santa Clara County Health System have all posted opportunities in the past two months, but none solicit orthopedic device removal procedures or related surgical services. Given the absence of relevant recent procurement under this code, vendors pursuing state and local contracts should treat this code as inactive for procurement purposes at present.