UNSPSC 85714979: Insertion of internal fixation device into occipital-cervical joint, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of internal fixation device into occipital-cervical joint, 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 0RH034Z

UNSPSC 85714979 Insertion of internal fixation device into occipital-cervical joint, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity. The code nominally describes a surgical procedure, but the recent state and local opportunities posted under it address occupational medical surveillance, independent disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, surgical procedure carve-out networks, and temporary health professional staffing—none of which involve insertion of internal fixation devices or occipital-cervical joint procedures. The mismatch suggests either a cataloging error in the state and local procurement systems tagging these opportunities or a miscoding of the Commodity itself. The scope of work actually being solicited bears no direct relationship to the code's name.

The recent opportunities originate from diverse issuing bodies across multiple states: the City of Phoenix Retirement Office (Arizona), the City of Long Beach (California), the Washington State Department of Transportation (Washington), Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (Texas), Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida), and the County of Santa Clara Health System (California). No geographic clustering or repeat issuing bodies emerge in the sample. Given the absence of procurement activity that matches the Commodity's stated scope, this code does not present a viable target for business development in orthopedic implant surgery, medical device distribution, or surgical procedure provision.