UNSPSC 85715425: Removal of infusion device from thoracic vertebral joint, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of infusion device from 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 0RP6X3Z

UNSPSC 85715425 Removal of infusion device from thoracic vertebral joint, external approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment between its nominal clinical scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The code appears designed to classify a surgical procedure, yet the recent opportunities posted under it reflect administrative medical services, health plan management, occupational surveillance, and staffing — none of which involve the removal of medical devices from vertebral joints.

The most recent opportunities reflect a scattered mix of health-related administrative and staffing services across different issuing bodies and states, with no meaningful pattern tied to the code's stated procedure. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office (Arizona) solicited disability medical record summary and independent medical evaluation services through RFP RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026. The City of Long Beach (California) posted RFP HR26753 for surgical benefit carve-out management under an Anthem Blue Cross plan, due October 7, 2026. The Washington State Department of Transportation solicited occupational medical surveillance services through RFP RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026. Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (Texas) issued an RFI for emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth, due September 25, 2026. Collier County (Florida) posted RFP 25-8414 for pharmacy benefit management services, due April 9, 2026. The County of Santa Clara Health System (California) solicited temporary health professional staffing across multiple ancillary clinical categories through RFP RFSQHHSFY270052, due October 7, 2026. None of these solicitations involve orthopedic device removal or invasive spinal procedures. The code shows little relevant recent activity and appears misclassified in the opportunities dataset.