UNSPSC 85716280: Insertion of spacer into thoracic vertebral joint, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of spacer 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 0RH638Z

UNSPSC 85716280 Insertion of spacer into thoracic vertebral joint, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment between its nominal scope—a specific spinal surgical procedure—and the actual work state and local governments are currently buying under this classification. The recent opportunities posted under this code do not involve spinal implant procedures or orthopedic surgery supplies; instead, they span occupational health surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, independent medical evaluation services, and surgical care networks. This mismatch suggests the code is either misapplied to these procurements or used inconsistently across issuing bodies. The actual buying activity reflects state departments, counties, and municipalities sourcing healthcare administration, clinical staffing, and medical services rather than medical devices or surgical procedures.

Recent opportunities appear across Arizona (Phoenix Fire and Police Pension Boards requesting independent medical evaluation services with a due date of October 16, 2026), California (City of Long Beach and County of Santa Clara Health System), Florida (Collier County), Texas (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department), and Washington State (Department of Transportation/Washington State Ferries). The City of Phoenix Retirement Office issued an RFP for disability medical record summary and independent medical examination coordination services, with a maximum contract value of $750,000 over five years, due October 16, 2026. The Washington State Department of Transportation issued an RFP for occupational medical surveillance services across 14 ferry terminal and shipyard locations statewide, due October 9, 2026, with cost-based scoring and a two-year initial term plus up to five one-year extensions. Given the code's nominal definition does not match procurement activity being tagged to it, business development professionals should verify code alignment with the specific issuing body before pursuing opportunities listed under this classification.