UNSPSC 85722561: Removal of external fixation device from right tarsal joint, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of external fixation device from right tarsal joint, percutaneous endoscopic 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 0SPH45Z

UNSPSC 85722561, Removal of external fixation device from right tarsal joint, percutaneous endoscopic approach, is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its nominal scope. The code appears to describe a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, yet the recent state and local opportunities posted under it reflect broader healthcare administration and staffing services rather than surgical device removal or orthopedic procedural work. The mismatch suggests this code has been applied inconsistently or that the tagging does not reflect the actual procurement activity occurring.

The six recent opportunities span independent medical evaluation services (City of Phoenix Retirement Office), surgical benefit carve-out programs for employees (City of Long Beach), occupational medical surveillance (Washington State Department of Transportation), emergency and specialty medical care for detained youth (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department), pharmacy benefit management (Collier County), and temporary health professional staffing across ancillary clinical roles (County of Santa Clara Health System). These solicitations originate from state departments, county boards, and municipal health systems across Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington, with response deadlines clustering between early October and late April 2027. The geographic spread spans the Southwest, Pacific, and Southeast regions. None of these opportunities involves surgical fixation devices or procedural orthopedic care—the work reflects healthcare administration, benefit management, clinical staffing, and medical evaluation services. The code does not appear to capture relevant state and local procurement activity in its stated domain.