UNSPSC 85721702: Extirpation of matter from right toe phalangeal joint, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to extirpation of matter from right toe 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 0SCP0ZZ

UNSPSC 85721702 Extirpation of matter from right toe phalangeal joint, open approach is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, but the six recent opportunities posted under it do not align with this scope. Instead, they span occupational medical surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, independent medical evaluations for disability benefit determinations, surgical care networks, and emergency medical services for youth in detention — none of which involve toe joint surgery or direct procurement of surgical procedures. State and local agencies do not appear to be using this code to buy orthopedic surgical services or related supplies.

The mismatch between code definition and actual solicitations suggests either a data-tagging error in the state and local procurement systems or a fundamental divergence between UNSPSC nomenclature and how these agencies classify medical and health administration services. No standout repeat buyers or geographic concentration pattern emerges from the opportunities, and the services described span Arizona (City of Phoenix Retirement Office, independent medical evaluations), California (City of Long Beach, County of Santa Clara), Florida (Collier County), Texas (Harris County), and Washington (Washington State Department of Transportation). Given the absence of toe joint surgery procurement and the administrative nature of all posted opportunities, this code warrants watch status for data-quality issues but offers limited immediate pursuit opportunity in its current state.