UNSPSC 85721563: Removal of infusion device from right 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 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 0SPH03Z

UNSPSC 85721563, Removal of infusion device from right tarsal joint, open approach, is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity in state and local procurement. The code describes a specific surgical procedure—extraction of an infusion device from the tarsal joint via open surgical technique—yet the recent state and local opportunities tagged under it do not reflect orthopedic or podiatric surgical services. Instead, the opportunities solicited are independent medical evaluation services, occupational medical surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, surgical benefit carve-out programs, specialty medical services for detained youth, and temporary health professional staffing across ancillary clinical categories. None of these align with the procedural scope of the code as named.

The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and actual recent buying activity suggests either miscoding by the issuing jurisdictions or that the code is not a reliable signal for orthopedic device removal or tarsal joint surgery procurement at the state and local level. No recent opportunities show government demand for infusion device extraction services, implantable device removal, or related surgical supplies or staffing. Firms evaluating this code for pursuit should verify the accuracy of any future tagging before committing resources.