UNSPSC 85715412: Repair thoracic vertebral joint, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to repair thoracic 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 0RQ6XZZ

UNSPSC 85715412 Repair thoracic vertebral joint, external approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment with recent state and local procurement activity. The code's title describes a specific surgical procedure, yet the six opportunities posted between July and September 2026 target health services administration, benefits management, and occupational medical surveillance — none of which involve orthopedic surgery, spinal repair, or operative procedures matching the code's nominal scope. The mismatch between code taxonomy and actual buying activity suggests this Commodity code either sees infrequent use for its intended purpose or is being misapplied by issuing bodies tagging administrative and clinical workforce services under a procedural code.

The opportunities identified span state departments, counties, and municipalities across Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington, with no repeat buyers and no evidence of sustained procurement volume under this code for thoracic vertebral joint repair services. The Washington State Department of Transportation (via Washington State Ferries) posted an RFP for occupational medical surveillance services due October 9, 2026; the City of Phoenix Retirement Office requested independent medical evaluation services for disability determinations with a response deadline of October 16, 2026; and the City of Long Beach, Collier County, Harris County, and Santa Clara County posted separate RFPs and RFQs for pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and specialty emergency services for youth — all unrelated to the code's stated surgical focus. This code does not appear to reflect active procurement in its defined commodity category.