UNSPSC 85722688: Fusion of right tarsal 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 tarsal 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 0SGH44Z

UNSPSC 85722688 Fusion of right tarsal joint with internal fixation device, percutaneous endoscopic approach is a Commodity code that shows no relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The code, which nominally describes a specific surgical procedure, does not align with the recent opportunities posted under it. The six most recent state and local solicitations tagged to this code cover independent medical evaluation services for pension disability determinations, surgery benefit carve-out programs, occupational medical surveillance, emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary health professional staffing — none of which involve tarsal joint fusion or orthopedic surgical implants. This mismatch indicates either a classification error in the state and local procurement systems or that the code is being used as a catchall for medical services broadly rather than for the specific implant-based procedure its name describes.

The issuing bodies in the recent record span state departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), county health systems and administrative offices (Collier County, Harris County, Santa Clara County), and municipal retirement and human resources divisions (City of Phoenix, City of Long Beach). These are administrative and occupational health buyers, not surgical procurement offices. Without recent opportunities that actually solicit tarsal joint fusion devices, orthopedic implants, or surgical procedure-specific supplies, the code presents minimal opportunity for vendors in the medical device or surgical implant space. Firms pursuing state and local orthopedic or joint-replacement procurement should verify the correct UNSPSC classification with target jurisdictions rather than rely on this code.