UNSPSC 85722006: Removal of internal fixation device from left toe phalangeal joint, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of internal fixation device 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 0SPQ34Z

UNSPSC 85722006 Removal of internal fixation device from left toe phalangeal joint, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that does not reflect the actual work state and local governments are soliciting under this classification. Recent opportunities tagged to this code span occupational health surveillance, independent medical evaluation services for pension disability determinations, surgical benefit carve-out programs, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency medical services for detained youth — none of which involve orthopedic surgical procedures or device removal. The code appears to be a clinical procedure taxonomy entry misapplied to administrative health services and staffing procurement. State and local buyers using this classification are primarily counties and municipal agencies managing employee health benefits, occupational safety compliance, and public safety retirement systems, alongside special districts and health systems managing clinical staffing.

Recent activity spans Arizona (City of Phoenix Retirement Office), California (City of Long Beach, County of Santa Clara Health System, Collier County Board of County Commissioners), Washington (Washington State Department of Transportation), and Texas (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department). The Washington State Ferries posted an RFP (RFP20260825) for occupational medical surveillance services with proposals due October 9, 2026 and a pre-bid conference on August 31, 2026, requiring board-certified occupational physicians to conduct baseline, periodic, and exit examinations across 14 ferries locations under a two-year term with optional five-year extensions. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office issued an RFP (RTMRFP26001) for independent medical evaluation services including disability record summarization and scheduling of independent psychiatric examinations for approximately 75 annual disability benefit applications with a maximum contract value of $750,000 over five years, proposals due October 16, 2026. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope (orthopedic surgical procedure) and actual procurement activity suggests either data tagging error or use of this code as a catch-all for medical services administration; vendors should verify code assignment with the issuing body before pursuing opportunities listed under this classification.