UNSPSC 85721643: Fusion of left toe phalangeal joint with synthetic substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to fusion of left toe phalangeal joint with synthetic substitute, 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 0SGQ0JZ

UNSPSC 85721643 Fusion of left toe phalangeal joint with synthetic substitute, open approach is a Commodity code that does not align with the recent state and local contract opportunities identified under this code. The code describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, but recent solicitations posted under this code cover occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluations for disability pension determinations, pharmacy benefit management, specialty surgical networks for employee health plans, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency medical services for detained youth—none of which involve joint fusion procedures or the clinical delivery model the code nominates. This suggests a cataloging mismatch in the sources consulted rather than active state and local procurement of fusion procedures themselves under this code identifier.

The recent opportunities span diverse issuing bodies including state transportation departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), county probation authorities (Harris County), county health systems and benefits administrators (Santa Clara County Health System, Collier County), city retirement offices (City of Phoenix), and municipal workforce benefit programs (City of Long Beach), across Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, and Washington. However, none of these solicitations involve the surgical procedure or hospital-based procedure code nominal scope, indicating that this code either misclassifies these opportunities or sees little relevant recent state and local activity aligned with its actual definition.