UNSPSC 85702118: Repair lumbar vertebra, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to repair lumbar 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 0QQ0XZZ

UNSPSC 85702118 Repair lumbar vertebra, external approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment between its nominal scope and actual state and local procurement activity. The code's title suggests orthopedic surgical intervention, yet the recent opportunities posted under it span independent medical evaluation services, surgical benefit carve-out programs, occupational health surveillance, emergency medical services for detained youth, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary clinical staffing — none of which constitute lumbar vertebra repair procedures. State and local jurisdictions posting under this code include municipal pension boards (City of Phoenix), municipal employee benefits offices (City of Long Beach), state transportation departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), county juvenile justice agencies (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department), county benefits consortiums (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), and regional health systems (County of Santa Clara Health System). The issuing bodies span benefits administration, occupational medicine, emergency care procurement, and workforce solutions rather than surgical services.

Recent activity concentrates in Arizona, California, Washington, and Texas. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office issued RFP RTMRFP26001 for independent medical evaluation services to support pension disability determinations, with proposals due October 16, 2026 and a maximum contract value of $750,000 over five years. The City of Long Beach posted RFP HR26753 for a surgical and medical procedure carve-out program managing Centers of Excellence networks for joint, spine, cardiac, and oncology procedures through voluntary benefit participation, with proposals due October 7, 2026. The Washington State Department of Transportation issued RFP RFP20260825 for occupational medical surveillance services across 14 ferry system locations, with proposals due October 9, 2026 and a pre-bid conference held August 31, 2026. Harris County Juvenile Probation Department issued an RFI for emergency and inpatient hospital-based services for detained youth, and Collier County posted an RFP for pharmacy benefit management covering approximately 2,400 employees. The code shows activity in medical administration and benefits procurement, not surgical repair; vendors pursuing opportunities under this code should expect benefits contracting, surveillance services, and clinical staffing qualification, not surgical procedure delivery.