UNSPSC 85722185: Fusion of right 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 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 0SGH3JZ

UNSPSC 85722185 Fusion of right tarsal joint with synthetic substitute, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that bears no relationship to the state and local opportunities posted under it. The code nominally describes a specific surgical procedure — orthopedic fusion of the ankle joint using a synthetic implant via a minimally invasive approach — yet the recent solicitations tagged under this code span occupational medical surveillance, disability benefit medical record review and independent medical examinations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, surgical care networks, and emergency medical services for youth in detention. None of these opportunities involve tarsal joint fusion or orthopedic implantology. The code shows no relevant recent activity aligned with its nominal scope.

The mismatch suggests a taxonomic classification error in the source data rather than a legitimate market for state and local procurement of this specific procedure code. State and local agencies do not typically purchase individual surgical procedure codes through competitive procurement; instead, they contract for medical staffing, benefits administration, managed care networks, and facility-based care that may include orthopedic services as one component among many. A business development professional should not treat this Commodity code as an actionable procurement category for pursuing state and local contracts.