UNSPSC 85716349: Fusion of thoracic vertebral joint with nonautologous tissue substitute, posterior approach, anterior column, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to fusion of thoracic vertebral joint with nonautologous tissue substitute, posterior approach, anterior column, 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 0RG63KJ

UNSPSC 85716349 Fusion of thoracic vertebral joint with nonautologous tissue substitute, posterior approach, anterior column, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that does not reflect the work state and local governments are actually buying under this taxonomy entry. Recent solicitations posted under this code address occupational medical surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, disability medical evaluations, temporary health professional staffing, surgical procedure carve-out programs, and emergency medical services for youth in custody—none of which involve spinal fusion procedures or orthopedic implants. The code appears to be a medical procedure classification used inconsistently or erroneously by issuing bodies to tag health services and benefits administration work, creating a significant mismatch between the code's stated scope and current procurement activity.

The recent opportunities span state departments, county governments, and municipal health systems across multiple regions. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on behalf of Washington State Ferries posted an RFP for occupational medical surveillance services due October 9, 2026 (RFP20260825), requiring physicians board-certified in occupational medicine to conduct baseline and periodic examinations across 14 Washington locations. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office solicited independent medical evaluation services for disability benefit determinations with a maximum contract value of $750,000 over five years and a response deadline of October 16, 2026 (RTMRFP26001). The City of Long Beach issued an RFP for a surgical and medical procedure carve-out benefit program with an October 7, 2026 response date (HR26753), targeting Centers of Excellence networks for knee, hip, spine, and oncology procedures. Collier County Board of County Commissioners requested Pharmacy Benefit Management Services with historical annual spending around $8.7 million (RFP 25-8414). Harris County Juvenile Probation Department posted an RFI for emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth due September 25, 2026 (071626BNM), and Santa Clara County Health System established a temporary health professional staffing vendor pool across 13 ancillary clinical categories with an October 7, 2026 proposal deadline (RFSQHHSFY270052). This code shows little relevant recent activity tied to its nominal surgical or implant-based scope.