UNSPSC 85721626: Insertion of external fixation device into left metatarsal-tarsal joint, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of external fixation device into left 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 0SHL05Z

UNSPSC 85721626, Insertion of external fixation device into left metatarsal-tarsal joint, open approach, is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment with recent state and local procurement activity. The code's nominal scope—a specific orthopedic surgical procedure involving fixation hardware—does not match the work actually being solicited under it in recent notices.

The most recent opportunities tagged to this code span occupational medical surveillance, disability benefit medical evaluations, surgical benefit carve-out programs for public employees, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, specialty emergency medical services for detained youth, and independent medical examination services. None of these solicitations involve the supply or insertion of external fixation devices. The Washington State Department of Transportation's occupational medical surveillance RFP (due October 9, 2026) and the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's independent medical evaluation services RFP (due October 16, 2026) represent the most concrete recent postings, but both concern medical assessment and administrative support rather than orthopedic implants or surgical procedures. The code exhibits a tagging mismatch rather than genuine procurement activity in its stated commodity area; state and local buyers do not appear to be using this code to procure external fixation devices for metatarsal-tarsal joint repair.