UNSPSC 85722163: Fusion of right metatarsal-phalangeal joint with external fixation device, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to fusion of right metatarsal-phalangeal joint with external fixation device, 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 0SGM35Z

UNSPSC 85722163 Fusion of right metatarsal-phalangeal joint with external fixation device, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code whose nominal classification does not align with recent state and local procurement activity posted under this code. The six opportunities in the recent-opportunities block span independent medical evaluation services for public safety pension boards, surgical and medical procedure carve-out benefits for municipal employees, occupational medical surveillance for ferry workers, emergency and specialty healthcare for detained youth, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary health professional staffing — none of which involve orthopedic joint fusion procedures or surgical devices. The code shows a consistent mismatch between its stated scope (a specific surgical intervention) and what issuing bodies are actually buying under it in the state and local market.

The recent activity reflects administrative and clinical support services rather than implantable medical devices or surgical procedures. Issuing bodies include municipal retirement offices (City of Phoenix), cities (City of Long Beach), state transportation departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), counties (Harris County, Collier County, Santa Clara County), and health systems. Geographic spread covers Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington. Representative opportunities include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services (RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026) at $750,000 over five years, the Washington State Department of Transportation's RFP for occupational medical surveillance (RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026, pre-bid August 31, 2026), and the County of Santa Clara Health System's non-exclusive vendor-pool RFQ for temporary health professional staffing (RFSQHHSFY270052, due October 7, 2026). The code demonstrates little relevant recent activity for the surgical implant and procedure category its name describes.