UNSPSC 85716736: Removal of autologous tissue substitute from cervicothoracic vertebral joint, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of autologous tissue substitute from cervicothoracic 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 0RP447Z

UNSPSC 85716736 Removal of autologous tissue substitute from cervicothoracic vertebral joint, percutaneous endoscopic approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment with actual state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a specific surgical procedure performed on the spine, yet the recent opportunities tagged under it span independent medical evaluation services, occupational health surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, surgical procedure carve-outs through Centers of Excellence networks, temporary clinical staffing, and emergency medical services for youth in detention—none of which involve autologous tissue removal or spinal surgery. The mismatch between the code's clinical scope and the diverse health administration and staffing services appearing in recent solicitations suggests that state and local procurement offices are either misapplying the code or using it as a catch-all for healthcare contracting activity that does not neatly fit elsewhere in the taxonomy.

The issuing bodies include a state department (Washington State Department of Transportation), county health systems and probation departments (Santa Clara County, Harris County, Collier County), city retirement offices (Phoenix), and municipal health plans (Long Beach). Recent opportunities include the Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services with a $750,000 five-year contract maximum due October 16, 2026; the Washington State Ferries' request for occupational medical surveillance across 14 locations with proposals due October 9, 2026; and the Collier County Board of Commissioners' RFP for pharmacy benefit management services covering approximately $8.7 million in annual historical spending. Activity appears concentrated in Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington, with limited geographic breadth overall. Given the systematic mismatch between the code's surgical procedure definition and the actual contracting work being performed, vendors should verify code alignment directly with issuing bodies before pursuing opportunities nominally tagged under this commodity.