UNSPSC 85716786: Insertion of interspinous process spinal stabilization device into cervicothoracic vertebral joint, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of interspinous process spinal stabilization device into 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 0RH44BZ

UNSPSC 85716786 (Insertion of interspinous process spinal stabilization device into cervicothoracic vertebral joint, percutaneous endoscopic approach), a Commodity code, shows no alignment between its nominal scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The code describes a specific surgical procedure and implantable medical device, yet the recent opportunities posted under it cover inmate medical and pharmacy services, pharmacy benefit management for county employees, virtual primary care platforms, peer support services for mental health workers, and fire department medical director contracts—none of which involve spinal stabilization devices or the surgical interventions the code names. This mismatch indicates either a cataloging error in how opportunities have been tagged to the code or that the code itself is not in active use for state and local health and medical procurement.

The source contains no state and local solicitations that actually procure spinal stabilization devices or related surgical implants. The opportunities posted under this code address administrative healthcare functions, behavioral health services, emergency medical services oversight, and employee health benefits rather than orthopedic or spine surgery procurement. State and local health systems, county employee health plans, and public safety agencies are not currently using this code to acquire the implantable devices or surgical services its UNSPSC definition describes. Vendors pursuing state and local opportunities in spine surgery, orthopedic implants, or related surgical devices should verify that solicitations are tagged to appropriate UNSPSC Family or Class codes for medical devices and surgical supplies before responding.