UNSPSC 85722003: Removal of spacer from left toe phalangeal joint, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of spacer from left toe phalangeal joint, percutaneous 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 0SPQ38Z

UNSPSC 85722003, Removal of spacer from left toe phalangeal joint, percutaneous approach, is a Commodity code that does not align with recent state and local procurement activity. The code describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure — extraction of a toe-joint spacer — yet the six recent opportunities posted under this code span occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluations for pension disability determinations, pharmacy benefit management, surgical procedure carve-out networks, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency medical services for detained youth. None of these solicitations involve toe-joint procedures or align with the code's stated scope.

State and local issuers posting under this code include a state department (Washington State Department of Transportation), county governments (Collier County, Harris County, Santa Clara County), and municipal entities (City of Phoenix, City of Long Beach). The geographic spread extends across Washington, Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas. The mismatch between the Commodity code name and the actual work being bought suggests either a tagging error in the source data or a systematic categorization problem. Pursue with caution: verify the code's accuracy with issuing bodies before investing in pursuit strategy, as the code does not reflect genuine procurement need under its stated scope.