UNSPSC 85702456: Insertion of internal fixation device into coccyx, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of internal fixation device into coccyx, 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 0QHS44Z

UNSPSC 85702456, Insertion of internal fixation device into coccyx, percutaneous endoscopic approach (Commodity), shows a significant mismatch between its medical-procedure nomenclature and the actual scope of work state and local governments are soliciting under this code. The recent opportunities posted do not involve orthopedic surgical devices or coccyx fixation procedures; instead, they reflect purchasing activity in occupational health surveillance, disability medical evaluations, employee health benefit management, pharmacy benefit administration, and temporary health professional staffing. The code classification appears to have been misapplied to health services and benefits administration work rather than surgical-device procurement.

Recent solicitations across the United States include the Washington State Department of Transportation's request for occupational medical surveillance services (pre-bid conference August 31, 2026; proposals due October 9, 2026), the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services supporting disability benefit determinations (due October 16, 2026, $750,000 over five years), the City of Long Beach's RFP for surgical and medical procedure carve-out benefits management (due October 7, 2026), Collier County's RFP for pharmacy benefit management serving approximately 2,400 employees (initial three-year term effective January 1, 2026), the County of Santa Clara Health System's non-exclusive multiple-award qualification vehicle for temporary health professional staffing (due October 7, 2026), and Harris County Juvenile Probation Department's RFI for specialty and emergency medical services for detained youth (due September 25, 2026). The issuing bodies span state departments, counties, cities, and regional health systems. Given the disconnect between the code's stated scope and posted opportunities, this code does not represent a reliable indicator of procurement activity in state and local orthopedic-device procurement.