UNSPSC 85716224: Removal of internal fixation device from thoracic vertebral joint, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of internal fixation device from thoracic vertebral joint, 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 0RP634Z

UNSPSC 85716224 Removal of internal fixation device from thoracic vertebral joint, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that bears no meaningful relation to the recent state and local contract opportunities tagged under it. The three recent opportunities span independent medical evaluation services for public safety pension disability determinations, occupational medical surveillance for ferry system employees, and temporary health professional staffing for a county health system—none of which involve removal of internal fixation devices or spine surgery. The code's nominal scope addresses a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, yet state and local procurement activity under this code does not reflect procurement of that service or related surgical capabilities. The mismatch suggests either a tagging error in the source data or a code assignment that does not align with the purchasing activity actually occurring.

Recent opportunities show issuing bodies from Arizona (City of Phoenix Retirement Office), Washington (Washington State Department of Transportation, on behalf of Washington State Ferries), and California (County of Santa Clara Health System), with healthcare administration and occupational health services rather than spine surgery. No state or local government has recently solicited removal of internal fixation devices or related thoracic vertebral procedures under this code, and the few opportunities present do not support a current market signal for pursuit.