UNSPSC 85716171: Supplement cervical vertebral disc with nonautologous tissue substitute, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to supplement cervical vertebral disc with nonautologous tissue substitute, percutaneous 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 0RU33KZ

UNSPSC 85716171 Supplement cervical vertebral disc with nonautologous tissue substitute, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code with minimal relevant recent activity among state and local buyers. The code describes a specific surgical procedure — implantation of a cervical spine disc substitute — but the recent opportunities posted under this code do not align with the procedure itself. Instead, the opportunities tagged to this code cover independent medical evaluation services, surgical benefit carve-out programs, occupational health surveillance, specialty medical services for detained youth, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary health professional staffing. None of these solicitations involve cervical disc supplementation or orthopedic implant procurement. The mismatch suggests either a classification error in how these opportunities were tagged to the code or that the code sees little actual purchasing activity in state and local government today.

No state and local procurement opportunities for cervical vertebral disc substitutes or related orthopedic implants appear in the recent record. The geographic spread and issuing-body mix cannot be characterized from relevant opportunities because none exist under this code's actual scope. The recent postings reflect health system administration, employee benefits, and occupational safety services across Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington rather than orthopedic surgery procurement or medical device supply. Firms pursuing orthopedic implant sales to state and local health systems, hospital networks, or surgical centers should monitor related UNSPSC codes focused on medical devices, surgical supplies, or orthopedic equipment rather than relying on activity under this Commodity code.