UNSPSC 85716203: Removal of autologous tissue substitute from thoracolumbar vertebral disc, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of autologous tissue substitute from thoracolumbar 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 0RPB37Z

UNSPSC 85716203 Removal of autologous tissue substitute from thoracolumbar vertebral disc, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal relevance to recent state and local procurement activity. The code describes a specific spinal surgical procedure, yet the most recent opportunities tagged under it involve medical management and administrative healthcare services that do not align with the procedure's clinical scope.

Recent opportunities posted under this code reflect a geographic and issuing-body mix centered on occupational health programs, benefit plan administration, and temporary clinical staffing procurement rather than orthopedic or spine surgical services. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office solicited independent medical evaluation services for disability determinations (RFP RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026); the Washington State Department of Transportation sought occupational medical surveillance services for ferry workers across 14 Washington locations (RFP RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026); the City of Long Beach requested surgical benefit carve-out program management for its employee health plan (RFP HR26753, due October 7, 2026); Harris County Juvenile Probation Department issued an RFI for hospital-based emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth (RFI 071626BNM, due September 25, 2026); Collier County sought pharmacy benefit management services covering approximately 2,400 enrolled members (RFP 25-8414, due April 9, 2026); and Santa Clara County Health System established a qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing across ancillary clinical categories (RFSQ RFSQHHSFY270052, due October 7, 2026). The code shows little actual procurement activity aligned with autologous tissue substitute removal or spinal surgery; the tagging appears to be a classification mismatch rather than evidence of legitimate buying interest in the procedure itself.