UNSPSC 85722021: Removal of external fixation device from left metatarsal-phalangeal joint, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of external fixation device from left metatarsal-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 0SPN35Z

UNSPSC 85722021 (Removal of external fixation device from left metatarsal-phalangeal joint, percutaneous approach) is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its nominal clinical scope. The six state and local opportunities posted under this code between July and September 2026 span occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluations for pension disability determinations, surgical benefits administration, pharmacy benefit management, youth detention healthcare services, and temporary health professional staffing — none of which involve orthopedic surgical procedures or external fixation device removal. The code's application to procurement of these administrative and staffing services suggests tagging misalignment rather than genuine demand for the procedure itself.

The issuing bodies include a state department (Washington State Department of Transportation), county health systems and human resources departments (Santa Clara Health System, Collier County, Harris County Juvenile Probation Department), and municipal retirement offices (City of Phoenix). Geographic spread covers Washington, California, Florida, Arizona, and Texas. Representative solicitations include the Washington State Ferries' RFP for occupational medical surveillance (due October 9, 2026), the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services supporting pension disability determinations (due October 16, 2026), and the County of Santa Clara Health System's RFQ establishing a qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing across 13 ancillary clinical categories (due October 7, 2026). No opportunities in the block solicit procurement of orthopedic surgical procedures, device removal services, or physician services directly aligned with the code's stated clinical procedure.