UNSPSC 85716711: Removal of internal fixation device from thoracolumbar vertebral joint, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of internal fixation device from thoracolumbar vertebral joint, percutaneous endoscopic 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 0RPA44Z

UNSPSC 85716711 Removal of internal fixation device from thoracolumbar vertebral joint, percutaneous endoscopic approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment between its nominal scope—a specific surgical procedure—and the state and local procurement activity actually tagged under it. The recent opportunities classified under this code encompass occupational medical surveillance, disability benefit medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, surgical procedure carve-out networks, and emergency/specialty medical services for detained youth. None of these solicitations involve the removal of spinal hardware; the code appears to be a categorical mismatch across the issuing bodies' classification systems. The issuing bodies span state departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), county governments (Collier County, Harris County, Santa Clara County), and municipalities (City of Phoenix, City of Long Beach), reflecting a mix of health system purchasing, employee benefits administration, and occupational health compliance.

Recent activity is geographically distributed across California, Florida, Arizona, Washington, and Texas. Representative opportunities include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services—disability medical record summary preparation and scheduling of examinations for approximately 75 annual applications (due October 16, 2026, $750,000 maximum over five years)—and the Washington State Department of Transportation's RFP for occupational medical surveillance services across 14 ferry system locations (due October 9, 2026, with a pre-bid conference scheduled August 31, 2026). The Santa Clara County Health System is establishing a qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing across 13 ancillary clinical categories (due October 7, 2026). Given the fundamental mismatch between the code's surgical descriptor and the administrative, occupational health, and staffing services actually being solicited, this code shows little relevant recent activity for firms pursuing contracts aligned with its stated commodity scope.