UNSPSC 85715900: Joints spine, open approach-part E
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NIGP codes for 85715900
| NIGP code |
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| 94857 Medical Services, Surgical |
Definition
This class includes one or more of 16 standard surgical interventions or procedures on component parts of the joints of the spine with open approach. These surgical interventions or procedures are listed in the World Health Organization's International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems or ICD-10 PCS under code 0R.
About UNSPSC 85715900
UNSPSC 85715900 Joints spine, open approach-part E is a Class code that does not align with the actual procurement activity tagged under it in recent state and local solicitations. The code's nominal scope suggests orthopedic implant or surgical product procurement, yet recent opportunities under this code involve occupational medical surveillance services, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, and disability medical evaluations — none of which are spine or joint medical devices or surgical supply items. State and local procurement offices are tagging unrelated health services work to this code, creating a taxonomy mismatch that undermines its utility as a targeting signal. The issuing bodies span state departments, counties, and public health systems, including the Washington State Department of Transportation, City of Phoenix, City of Long Beach, Collier County, Santa Clara County Health System, and Harris County Juvenile Probation Department.
Recent opportunities show no spine or orthopedic implant procurement. The most recent directly solicited work includes the Washington State Ferries' occupational medical surveillance RFP (due October 9, 2026), the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's independent medical evaluation services RFP with a $750,000 five-year maximum (due October 16, 2026), and the City of Long Beach's surgical benefit carve-out program RFP covering spine care among other specialties (due October 7, 2026) — but the latter is health benefits administration and center-of-excellence network curation, not device supply or spine surgery procurement. Activity is concentrated in the Southwest and West Coast, with recent postings from Arizona, California, Washington, and Texas. Procurement under this code does not reflect genuine spine device or implant demand and merits skipping in favor of codes that tag actual orthopedic product procurement or ASC surgical services.
Quick answers
What is UNSPSC 85715900?
UNSPSC 85715900 is Joints spine, open approach-part E, a class in UNSPSC 85000000, Healthcare Services.
What codes are under UNSPSC 85715900?
UNSPSC 85715900 has 45 codes under it with their own GovTribe pages, including 85715901 Fusion of cervicothoracic vertebral joint, posterior approach, anterior column, open approach; 85715902 Fusion of cervicothoracic vertebral joint, posterior approach, posterior column, open approach; and 85715903 Fusion of cervicothoracic vertebral joint, anterior approach, anterior column, open approach.
Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 85715900?
UNSPSC 85715900 maps to 1 NIGP code, 94857 Medical Services, Surgical.
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