UNSPSC 85716189: Repair cervicothoracic vertebral disc, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to repair cervicothoracic vertebral disc, 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 0RQ53ZZ

UNSPSC 85716189 Repair cervicothoracic vertebral disc, percutaneous approach (Commodity) does not align with the state and local procurement activity currently tagged under this code. The recent opportunities show no surgical procedures related to cervicothoracic vertebral disc repair. Instead, the tagged solicitations cover occupational medical surveillance (Washington State Ferries), independent medical evaluations for pension disability determinations (City of Phoenix), surgical benefits carve-out program management (City of Long Beach), specialty emergency medical services for youth in custody (Harris County), pharmacy benefit management (Collier County), and temporary health professional staffing (Santa Clara County). None of these services involve performing or arranging percutaneous vertebral disc procedures.

This code shows little relevant recent activity for firms specializing in cervicothoracic spine repair services or percutaneous surgical intervention. The mismatch suggests either a tagging error in the state and local procurement system or that state and local governments do not commonly solicit this specific surgical procedure as a standalone contract. Business development professionals should verify directly with issuing bodies whether spine procedures are being procured under alternative codes or as part of broader health benefit or medical services agreements rather than relying on this commodity classification.