UNSPSC 85716279: Insertion of interspinous process spinal stabilization device into thoracic vertebral joint, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of interspinous process spinal stabilization device into 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 0RH63BZ

UNSPSC 85716279 Insertion of interspinous process spinal stabilization device into thoracic vertebral joint, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that nominally describes a specific spinal implant procedure; however, recent state and local solicitation activity under this code shows little relevance to the code's nominal medical device scope. The recent opportunities posted include inmate medical and pharmacy services, pharmacy benefit management for county employees, virtual primary and urgent care services, peer support for mental health workers, and fire department medical direction — none of which involve orthopedic spinal implants or the procedural intervention the code names. The mismatch between the code's title and the actual solicitations suggests either miscoding by issuing bodies or that this UNSPSC designation is being applied to broader healthcare contracting activity in ways that diverge from the code's intended taxonomy tier.

The issuing bodies conducting recent procurement under this code include county governments (Muscogee County, Georgia; Collier County, Florida; Monroe County, Florida) and a city fire department (Santa Monica, California), alongside a county behavioral health division (San Mateo County, California). Activity concentrates in Florida and California, with representation in Georgia. Representative recent opportunities include Columbus Consolidated Government's RFP No. 26-0008 for inmate medical and pharmacy services at Muscogee County Prison (due May 15, 2026), Collier County Board of County Commissioners' RFP 25-8414 for pharmacy benefit management services covering approximately 2,400 enrolled employees and 4,800 covered members (posted April 9, 2026), and Monroe County's RFP for virtual primary and urgent care services for approximately 2,300 county members (due April 16, 2026). The code exhibits active recent posting volume, but the absence of alignment between code definition and actual solicitation scope limits its utility for targeting procurement opportunities in orthopedic implant supply or surgical services.