UNSPSC 85692830: Removal of internal fixation device from thoracic vertebra, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of internal fixation device from thoracic vertebra, 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 0PP444Z

UNSPSC 85692830, Removal of internal fixation device from thoracic vertebra, percutaneous endoscopic approach (Commodity), shows little relevant recent activity under state and local procurement. The code nominally describes a surgical procedure involving spinal device removal; however, the recent opportunities posted under this code do not involve that service or related orthopedic surgical procedures. Instead, the solicitations tagged to this code address occupational health surveillance, disability medical evaluation administration, surgical benefit carve-out program management, pharmacy benefit management, specialty medical staffing pools, and emergency medical services for detained youth. None of these activities align with implant removal or percutaneous endoscopic spinal surgery. The mismatch suggests either miscoding at the source or limited relevance of this commodity code to current state and local buying patterns.

The recent postings span Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington, originating from city retirement offices, county health systems, county commissioners, state transportation departments, and county probation offices. The Washington State Department of Transportation sought occupational medical surveillance services (RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026), and the City of Phoenix Retirement Office requested independent medical evaluation services for disability determinations (RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026). Without opportunities genuinely matching the code's surgical or device-related scope, vendors in spinal or orthopedic implant removal should treat this code as inactive for state and local procurement purposes and focus on alternative UNSPSC families related to healthcare services, occupational health, or disability administration.