UNSPSC 85721676: Fusion of right metatarsal-tarsal joint with internal fixation device, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to fusion of right metatarsal-tarsal joint with internal fixation device, 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 0SGK04Z

UNSPSC 85721676 Fusion of right metatarsal-tarsal joint with internal fixation device, open approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal relevance to recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure; however, the recent opportunities posted under this code do not involve the procurement of orthopedic fusion services or related medical implants or devices. Instead, the tagged opportunities span occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluations for pension benefit determinations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, specialty surgical center-of-excellence networks, and emergency medical services for detained youth. None of these scopes align with procurement of orthopedic surgical procedures or their associated consumables and implants.

The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the opportunities actually posted suggests either a systematic cataloging error in the state and local procurement systems or a fundamental misalignment in how this code is being applied by issuing bodies. The opportunities themselves—drawn from the City of Phoenix, City of Long Beach, Washington State Department of Transportation, Harris County, Collier County, and County of Santa Clara across Arizona, California, Washington, and Texas—represent legitimate state and local health and human services procurement activity, but they do not constitute demand for orthopedic surgical fusion procedures or related devices. Firms evaluating this code for business development purposes should verify the actual commodity or service scope being solicited directly through source notices rather than rely on the UNSPSC categorization as currently applied.