UNSPSC 85722134: Insertion of external fixation device into left tarsal joint, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of external fixation device into left tarsal 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 0SHJ35Z

UNSPSC 85722134, Insertion of external fixation device into left tarsal joint, percutaneous approach, is a Commodity code that shows minimal relevant state and local procurement activity. The code's nominal scope—a specific orthopedic surgical procedure—does not align with the recent state and local opportunities posted under this classification. The opportunities tagged to this code span occupational medical surveillance, independent disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, surgical benefit carve-outs for employee health plans, and pediatric detention-facility healthcare services. None of these activities involve insertion of external fixation devices or tarsal joint procedures. The mismatch suggests either a data-entry error in the source material or a fundamental misalignment between the code designation and the purchasing activities actually being conducted. State and local governments do not appear to be directly procuring orthopedic surgical device placement under this code at this time.

The recent opportunities instead reflect health plan administration, occupational health services, and staffing support across several jurisdictions. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office (Arizona), the City of Long Beach (California), and the Washington State Department of Transportation have posted solicitations for medical evaluation and surveillance services; Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (Texas), Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida), and the County of Santa Clara Health System (California) are seeking pharmacy management, emergency medical services, and temporary clinical staffing. Without relevant recent procurement activity directly tied to the code's stated scope, this code does not warrant active pursuit at this time.