UNSPSC 85715511: Revision of internal fixation device in thoracolumbar vertebral joint, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to revision of internal fixation device in thoracolumbar vertebral 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 0RWA04Z

UNSPSC 85715511 Revision of internal fixation device in thoracolumbar vertebral joint, open approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal relevant state and local procurement activity aligned with its nominal scope. The single recent opportunity clearly tagged under this code—the Washington State Department of Transportation's occupational medical surveillance services RFP (RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026)—involves routine occupational health examinations for ferry workers, not spinal surgery or orthopedic device procurement. The remaining four opportunities posted in the source (independent medical evaluations for disability pension determinations in Phoenix, surgical benefit carve-out services in Long Beach, specialty medical services for detained youth in Harris County, pharmacy benefit management in Collier County, and temporary health professional staffing in Santa Clara County) address clinical and administrative services entirely unrelated to thoracolumbar vertebral joint fixation devices or orthopedic implant procurement. None of these solicitations involve the acquisition of surgical implants, devices, or related operating room supply chains that would logically align with this commodity code's intended scope.

The code appears inactive or misclassified within state and local procurement. Recent activity under this UNSPSC designation does not reflect actual procurement of revision spinal fixation devices, and business development professionals evaluating opportunities under this code should treat it as a low-priority watch category pending clarification of whether state and local issuing bodies are tagging relevant orthopedic device solicitations with alternative codes. No representative solicitations for spinal fixation implants, orthopedic hardware, or related materials management are present in the recent opportunity set.