UNSPSC 85721622: Insertion of external fixation device into right metatarsal-phalangeal joint, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of external fixation device into 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 0SHM05Z

UNSPSC 85721622 Insertion of external fixation device into right metatarsal-phalangeal joint, open approach is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its nominal scope. The recent state and local opportunities tagged under this code do not reflect orthopedic surgical device procurement or insertion services; instead, they capture independent medical evaluation services, pharmacy benefit management, occupational medical surveillance, surgical carve-out benefit administration, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency medical services for detained youth. These solicitations represent administrative healthcare contracting, benefits management, and occupational health services rather than the surgical instrumentation and procedural services the code name describes.

The source reveals no current state and local procurement activity for external fixation devices, orthopedic surgical procedures, or related implantable instrumentation. The mislabeling suggests procurement systems at the issuing bodies—the City of Phoenix Retirement Office, City of Long Beach, Washington State Department of Transportation, Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, Collier County, and County of Santa Clara Health System—may have applied this code incorrectly to non-device healthcare services. No response dates, contract values, or representative opportunities align with orthopedic device or surgical fixation work. Vendors pursuing external fixation device and orthopedic surgical procedure opportunities should not rely on this code to identify relevant state and local demand; the code currently functions as a false positive in procurement searches.