UNSPSC 85722173: Fusion of right metatarsal-tarsal joint with synthetic substitute, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to fusion of right metatarsal-tarsal joint with synthetic substitute, 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 0SGK3JZ

UNSPSC 85722173, Fusion of right metatarsal-tarsal joint with synthetic substitute, percutaneous approach, is a Commodity code that shows no alignment with actual state and local procurement activity. The recent opportunities posted under this code span occupational medical surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, independent medical evaluations for pension disability determinations, surgical procedure carve-out networks, and emergency medical services for detained youth—none of which describe orthopedic surgical procedures or joint fusion services. The code appears to have been misapplied to health services procurement opportunities that have no connection to the specific surgical intervention the Commodity code nominates.

State and local buyers issuing under this code designation include county governments (Collier County in Florida, Santa Clara County in California, Harris County in Texas), city retirement offices (City of Phoenix), state transportation departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), and regional health systems. Recent activity shows a mix of administrative and operational health services solicitations across Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, and Washington, with no evidence of orthopedic surgical procedures or medical device procurement. Given the fundamental mismatch between the Commodity code's clinical scope and the actual work being solicited, this code does not represent a viable procurement opportunity for vendors in orthopedic surgery or joint fusion supplies and services.