UNSPSC 85722664: Fusion of right metatarsal-phalangeal joint with internal fixation device, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to fusion of right metatarsal-phalangeal joint with internal fixation device, 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 0SGM44Z

UNSPSC 85722664 Fusion of right metatarsal-phalangeal joint with internal fixation device, percutaneous endoscopic approach is a Commodity code that describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure; however, the recent state and local contract opportunities posted under this code show no alignment with the nominal scope. Instead, the opportunities reflect procurement of occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluation services for pension disability determinations, surgical benefit carve-out program administration, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and specialty medical services for youth in detention. The code appears to have been applied incorrectly to these opportunities, which span medical administration, staffing, and benefits management rather than a particular surgical procedure on a specific bone structure. State and local governments are not soliciting the procedure itself under this code.

The geographic spread of the misaligned opportunities includes Arizona (Phoenix Retirement Office), California (Long Beach and Santa Clara County), Washington (Department of Transportation), Florida (Collier County), and Texas (Harris County). No recent opportunities properly reflect the surgical procedure named in the code's title. Given the absence of relevant recent procurement activity under this code's actual scope, this Commodity code shows little practical activity in state and local contracting at this time.