UNSPSC 85716802: Fusion of thoracolumbar vertebral joint, posterior approach, posterior column, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to fusion of thoracolumbar vertebral joint, posterior approach, posterior column, 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 0RGA4Z1

UNSPSC 85716802 Fusion of thoracolumbar vertebral joint, posterior approach, posterior column, percutaneous endoscopic approach (Commodity) describes a specific spinal fusion surgical procedure, but state and local procurement activity tagged to this code does not reflect surgical implants, devices, or procedure-specific supplies. Instead, recent solicitations clustered under this code target occupational health surveillance, disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, surgical center-of-excellence networks, and temporary health professional staffing — none of which align with the nominal scope of spinal fusion procedures. The issuing bodies are diverse: city retirement boards, county health systems, state transportation departments, county commissioners, and county juvenile probation departments. This code assignment appears to be a taxonomy mismatch rather than a reflection of actual procurement activity in this service area.

The geographic spread across recent opportunities spans Washington State (Washington State Department of Transportation, Washington State Ferries), California (City of Long Beach, County of Santa Clara), Florida (Collier County), Arizona (City of Phoenix), and Texas (Harris County), with no clear concentration in any single state or region. The most substantial recent opportunities include the Washington State Ferries occupational medical surveillance RFP (due October 9, 2026), the City of Phoenix Retirement Office independent medical evaluation services RFP at $750,000 over five years (due October 16, 2026), and the City of Long Beach surgical and medical procedure carve-out RFP for its Anthem PPO plan (due October 7, 2026). The Collier County Pharmacy Benefit Management Services RFP, historically valued at approximately $8.7 million annually with a three-year initial term, represents the largest opportunity. Given the disconnect between the code's nominal scope and the services actually being solicited, this code shows little relevant recent activity for vendors focused on spinal fusion procedures or related surgical supplies.