UNSPSC 85722673: Fusion of right metatarsal-tarsal joint with synthetic substitute, percutaneous endoscopic 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 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 0SGK4JZ

UNSPSC 85722673 Fusion of right metatarsal-tarsal joint with synthetic substitute, percutaneous endoscopic approach is a Commodity code with no relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominal scope describes a specific surgical procedure, but recent opportunities posted under this code classify as independent medical evaluation services, health plan surgery benefit management, occupational medical surveillance, emergency medical services for detained youth, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary health professional staffing — none of which align with orthopedic foot surgery or joint fusion procedures. The mismatch indicates either a tagging error in the source records or a fundamental disconnect between the code's clinical definition and how state and local procurement systems are applying it.

The recent opportunities spanning this code's classification reflect administrative and employee-benefit medical services rather than surgical procedures themselves. Issues emerged across jurisdictions: the City of Phoenix Retirement Office (Arizona) posted an RFP for independent medical evaluation services due October 16, 2026; the City of Long Beach (California) solicited surgery benefit carve-out program management due October 7, 2026; the Washington State Department of Transportation posted an RFP for occupational medical surveillance due October 9, 2026; Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (Texas) issued an RFI for emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth due September 25, 2026; Collier County (Florida) sought pharmacy benefit management services with an April 9, 2026 deadline; and Santa Clara County Health System (California) established a qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing due October 7, 2026. The code shows no current procurement for the orthopedic surgical procedure it names. Buyers pursuing this code should verify the intended UNSPSC classification before committing business development resources.