UNSPSC 85473103: Destruction of lumbar spinal cord, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to destruction of lumbar spinal cord, open 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 005Y0ZZ

UNSPSC 85473103 Destruction of lumbar spinal cord, open approach, Commodity, shows a significant mismatch between its medical-procedure nominal scope and state and local procurement activity. Recent solicitations tagged under this code do not involve surgical destruction of lumbar spinal cord tissue; instead, they encompass disability medical evaluation services, surgical benefit program administration, occupational health surveillance, youth detention healthcare coordination, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary clinical staffing placement. The issuing bodies are mixed — city retirement offices, municipal human resources departments, state transportation agencies, county health systems, county juvenile probation departments, and county boards of commissioners — reflecting the diversity of healthcare and benefits administration across state and local government. None of the recent opportunities involve surgical intervention on the lumbar spine or related destructive procedures.

Recent activity spans Arizona, California, Washington State, Florida, and Texas. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office posted a request for independent medical evaluation services due October 16, 2026 (RFP 26001), covering disability medical record summary and examination scheduling for approximately 75 annual pension applications at a five-year contract value of $750,000. The City of Long Beach issued an RFP for surgical benefit carve-out program administration due October 7, 2026, coordinating Centers of Excellence for orthopedic and specialty procedures across approximately 3,800 enrolled employees and retirees. The Washington State Department of Transportation posted an RFP for occupational medical surveillance due October 9, 2026, requiring board-certified occupational physicians to conduct baseline and periodic examinations across 14 Washington ferry system locations. Harris County Juvenile Probation Department issued an RFI for emergency and inpatient hospital-based services for detained youth due September 25, 2026. The code shows no alignment with its stated procedure and carries minimal relevance for vendors focused on actual lumbar spine surgery services.