UNSPSC 85714717: Revision of interbody fusion device in occipital-cervical joint, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to revision of interbody fusion device in occipital-cervical joint, 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 0RW00AZ

UNSPSC 85714717 Revision of interbody fusion device in occipital-cervical joint, open approach is a Commodity code with minimal relevance to recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a specific orthopedic surgical implant and procedure, but recent opportunities tagged under this code do not reflect device procurement or surgical implant supply. Instead, the tagged solicitations cover independent medical evaluation services, occupational health surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, surgical carve-out benefits for Centers of Excellence, temporary health professional staffing, and pediatric detention healthcare — none of which involve occipital-cervical fusion devices or related implant procurement. The mismatch between the code's technical scope and the actual work being solicited suggests either tagging error or a significant misalignment between the UNSPSC taxonomy application and the contracting offices' understanding of the code's domain. No state and local opportunities in the source actually solicit interbody fusion devices or related surgical implants.

Given the absence of relevant recent activity, this code shows little current opportunity for device suppliers or manufacturers. Business development professionals evaluating the code should verify whether their product or service aligns with the actual Commodity definition before pursuing opportunities tagged here, and flag the tagging inconsistency with procurement offices to clarify whether the code is being misapplied or whether device procurement under this code has substantially declined.