UNSPSC 85692604: Revision of internal fixation device in thoracic vertebra, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to revision of internal fixation device in thoracic vertebra, 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 0PW404Z

UNSPSC 85692604 Revision of internal fixation device in thoracic vertebra, open approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment between its nominal medical device scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The code appears in a health-care procurement context, yet the posted opportunities under it do not involve orthopedic implants, spinal fixation devices, or surgical hardware. Instead, recent solicitations tagged to this code span occupational health surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, temporary clinical staffing, independent medical evaluations for disability determinations, and surgical carve-out benefit programs—all administrative, preventive, or third-party management services rather than implantable medical devices.

State and local issuing bodies using this code include a state transportation department (Washington), a county health system (Santa Clara), a county board of commissioners (Collier), a city retirement office (Phoenix), and a city health benefits manager (Long Beach). Geographic spread covers Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington. Representative recent opportunities include the Washington State Department of Transportation's occupational medical surveillance services RFP (due October 9, 2026), which requires physician-led baseline and periodic examinations across 14 WSF locations; the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services supporting disability pension determinations (due October 16, 2026 with a maximum $750,000 five-year contract value); and the City of Long Beach's RFP for a surgical carve-out benefit program managing Centers of Excellence for knee, hip, orthopedic, spine, and oncology procedures (due October 7, 2026, with contract execution targeted for April 1, 2027). The code shows little relevant recent activity in the medical device implant domain and should be treated cautiously—verify the actual UNSPSC classification for spinal fixation procurement in your target jurisdiction before pursuing.