UNSPSC 85723808: Removal of synthetic substitute from left ankle joint, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of synthetic substitute from left ankle joint, 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 0SPG3JZ

UNSPSC 85723808 Removal of synthetic substitute from left ankle joint, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that does not align with actual state and local procurement activity in the source material. The code nominally describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure; however, recent state and local solicitations tagged under this code pursue medical administration, occupational health screening, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary clinical staffing — none of which involve orthopedic joint replacement or removal procedures. The mismatch suggests the code has been misapplied to health-system procurement opportunities that fall outside its procedural scope.

The issuing bodies include a state department (Washington State Department of Transportation), county health systems (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, Santa Clara County, Collier County), and city pension and benefits offices (Phoenix Retirement Office, City of Long Beach). Recent opportunities posted between July and September 2026 include the City of Phoenix's RFP for independent medical evaluation services for disability pension determinations (due October 16, 2026), the Washington State Department of Transportation's RFP for occupational medical surveillance across 14 ferry terminal and vessel locations (due October 9, 2026), the City of Long Beach's RFP for Centers of Excellence surgical carve-out networks (due October 7, 2026), and Santa Clara County Health System's RFQ to establish a qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing in ancillary clinical categories including audiology, orthopedics, and respiratory care (due October 7, 2026). The code shows no relevant recent activity for the orthopedic surgical procedure it nominally describes.