UNSPSC 85715635: Repair thoracic vertebral disc, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to repair thoracic vertebral disc, 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 0RQ90ZZ

UNSPSC 85715635 Repair thoracic vertebral disc, open approach (Commodity) shows little relevant recent activity under its nominal scope. The code is tagged to procurement records that reflect state and local government buying across occupational health screening, disability benefit medical evaluation, surgical carve-out benefit administration, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and juvenile detention healthcare — none of which align with surgical repair of thoracic vertebral discs. The mismatch suggests the code has been applied as a catch-all category for health and medical services rather than as a specific surgical procedure line.

Recent opportunities posted by state and local bodies under this code include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office RFP (RTMRFP26001) for independent medical evaluation services supporting disability pension determinations, due October 16, 2026, at $750,000 over five years; the Washington State Department of Transportation RFP (RFP20260825) for occupational medical surveillance services across 14 ferry system locations, proposals due October 9, 2026; the City of Long Beach RFP (HR26753) for surgical carve-out benefit program management for city employees, due October 7, 2026; Harris County Juvenile Probation Department's RFI for specialty and emergency medical services, due September 25, 2026; and Collier County's RFP for pharmacy benefit management services covering approximately 2,400 employees with historical spend of $8.7 million annually. Santa Clara County Health System is also building a qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing across ancillary clinical categories, proposals due October 7, 2026. The issuing bodies are primarily county governments and city procurement offices with occasional state agency involvement; the geographic spread includes Arizona, Washington, California, Florida, and Texas. Bidders should confirm actual code-to-scope alignment before investing proposal resources.