UNSPSC 85715308: Revision of interbody fusion device in thoracolumbar vertebral joint, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to revision of interbody fusion device in thoracolumbar vertebral joint, 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 0RWAXAZ

UNSPSC 85715308 Revision of interbody fusion device in thoracolumbar vertebral joint, external approach is a Commodity code. Recent state and local contract opportunities tagged with this code bear no relationship to the nominal scope—none of the posted solicitations involve orthopedic or spinal devices. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office solicited independent medical evaluation services for disability benefit determinations; the City of Long Beach requested surgical procedure carve-out benefits through Centers of Excellence networks; the Washington State Department of Transportation (on behalf of Washington State Ferries) solicited occupational medical surveillance services; Harris County Juvenile Probation Department issued an RFI for emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth; Collier County posted an RFP for pharmacy benefit management services; and Santa Clara County Health System sought temporary health professional staffing services. The code shows little relevant recent activity for the device category it nominally describes.

The mismatch between code name and actual procurement volume signals either misclassification by the issuing bodies or minimal state and local market activity for interbody fusion device revisions under this specific UNSPSC taxonomy. State and local procurement offices may apply codes inconsistently when tagging health-system opportunities. No opportunities in the source material align with orthopedic implant procurement, device revision services, or spinal device management. Firms pursuing work under this code should verify the actual commodity or service classification in RFPs before committing resources to response preparation.