UNSPSC 85692514: Removal of internal fixation device from cervical vertebra, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of internal fixation device from cervical vertebra, external 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 0PP3X4Z

UNSPSC 85692514 Removal of internal fixation device from cervical vertebra, external approach is a Commodity code describing a surgical procedure, but recent state and local procurement activity under this code does not reflect the narrow clinical scope of the code's title. Instead, the solicitations tagged to this code encompass a broader range of occupational health services, independent medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary health professional staffing — none of which directly involve cervical spine surgery or device removal. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the work actually being solicited suggests that state and local procurement offices are using this code as a catch-all taxonomy placeholder for general medical services procurement rather than for orthopedic surgical procedures. The issuing bodies include county health systems, municipal retirement boards, state transportation departments, county probation departments, and county boards of commissioners, reflecting a mix of public-sector health plan administration, occupational safety compliance, and clinical service procurement across diverse government entities.

Recent activity spans Arizona, California, Washington, Florida, and Texas. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office posted an RFP (RTMRFP26001) for independent medical evaluation services to support disability benefit determinations for public safety employees, with proposals due October 16, 2026 and a contract value of $750,000 over five years. The Washington State Department of Transportation posted an RFP (RFP20260825) for occupational medical surveillance services across 14 Washington ferry system locations with proposals due October 9, 2026. The City of Long Beach issued an RFP (HR26753) for surgery benefit carve-out and Centers of Excellence management services for its Anthem PPO plan with proposals due October 7, 2026. The County of Santa Clara Health System posted a non-exclusive multiple-award RFSQ (RFSQHHSFY270052) for temporary health professional staffing across ancillary clinical categories with proposals due October 7, 2026. Given the divergence between the code's surgical procedure name and the administrative, occupational health, and staffing services actually being procured, this code does not reflect genuine market demand for cervical spine fixation removal procedures at the state and local level.