UNSPSC 85721660: Fusion of right metatarsal-phalangeal joint with nonautologous tissue substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to fusion of right metatarsal-phalangeal joint with nonautologous tissue 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 0SGM0KZ

UNSPSC 85721660 Fusion of right metatarsal-phalangeal joint with nonautologous tissue substitute, open approach is a Commodity code nominally describing a surgical procedure, but recent state and local opportunities tagged under this code do not reflect orthopedic surgery. Instead, the recent solicitation activity under this code covers occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluations for disability benefit determinations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, specialty surgical center-of-excellence carve-out programs, and emergency medical services for youth in custody. The code appears to be mismatched to the actual procurement activity it is indexing. State and local governments are not soliciting this specific joint-fusion procedure; rather, they are sourcing a broad range of medical administration and staffing services. The issuing bodies include counties (Harris County, Collier County, Santa Clara County), cities (Phoenix, Long Beach), and state departments (Washington State Department of Transportation). These jurisdictions are managing employee health benefits, occupational safety programs, and detention health systems.

Recent opportunities span Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington. The Washington State Department of Transportation sought proposals for occupational medical surveillance services across 14 ferry terminal and shipyard locations, with a two-year contract term and options to extend, due October 9, 2026. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office issued an RFP for independent medical evaluation and disability medical record summary services, with a five-year term and $750,000 maximum compensation, due October 16, 2026. Long Beach sought a surgical carve-out benefit program for Centers of Excellence covering knee, hip, spine, and oncology procedures for 3,800 active employees and retirees, with proposals due October 7, 2026. Collier County issued an RFP for pharmacy benefit management services covering approximately 7,200 lives with historical spending around $8.7 million annually, effective January 1, 2026. This code shows no meaningful recent activity aligned with its nominal orthopedic surgery scope and appears to be a data-quality or indexing artifact within the state and local procurement taxonomy.