UNSPSC 85702351: Removal of internal fixation device from lumbar vertebra, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of internal fixation device from lumbar vertebra, percutaneous 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 0QP034Z

UNSPSC 85702351 Removal of internal fixation device from lumbar vertebra, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that nominally describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure; however, recent state and local solicitations tagged with this code do not reflect procurement of that service. Instead, the opportunities posted under this code span occupational health surveillance, independent medical evaluations for disability determinations, pharmacy benefit management, specialty surgical carve-out programs, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency medical services for detained youth. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and actual buying activity suggests the code is not being used as intended in state and local procurement systems, or these opportunities have been misclassified. State and local issuing bodies appear to tag broad healthcare and medical services categories under this commodity code inconsistently.

Recent opportunities span multiple jurisdictions and issuing-body types: the City of Phoenix Retirement Office (independent medical evaluations for public safety pension disability determinations, RFP RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026), the Washington State Department of Transportation for Washington State Ferries (occupational medical surveillance, RFP RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026), the City of Long Beach (surgical benefit carve-out for PPO plan members, RFP HR26753, due October 7, 2026), Collier County Board of County Commissioners (pharmacy benefit management, RFP 25-8414, due April 9, 2026), the County of Santa Clara Health System (temporary health professional staffing across ancillary clinical categories, RFSQHHSFY270052, due October 7, 2026), and Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (specialty and emergency medical services for detained youth, RFI 071626BNM, due September 25, 2026). Activity spans Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, and Washington, with no apparent concentration. The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its stated scope; procurement professionals should verify correct UNSPSC classification with issuing bodies before pursuing opportunities posted under this number.