UNSPSC 85716811: Fusion of thoracolumbar vertebral joint with interbody fusion device, 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 with interbody fusion device, 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 0RGA4A1

UNSPSC 85716811 Fusion of thoracolumbar vertebral joint with interbody fusion device, posterior approach, posterior column, percutaneous endoscopic approach is a Commodity code that does not map to recent state and local procurement activity. The six recent opportunities posted under this code span independent medical evaluation services for disability pension determinations, surgical benefit carve-out programs, occupational medical surveillance, juvenile detention healthcare, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary health professional staffing—none of which involve spinal fusion devices or implantable surgical hardware. The UNSPSC designation appears to be a classification error or automated tagging mismatch within the sourcing systems of the issuing bodies.

State and local governments do not currently appear to be soliciting spinal fusion implants or related orthopedic devices under this code. The recent postings instead reflect procurement of administrative healthcare services, benefit plan management, medical staffing, and evaluation support across Arizona (City of Phoenix), California (City of Long Beach, County of Santa Clara), Washington (Washington State Department of Transportation), Texas (Harris County), and Florida (Collier County). Vendors pursuing opportunities tagged to this code should verify the actual scope of work with the issuing body's procurement office before investing bid resources, as the code's nominal reference to a specific surgical implant does not reflect the services state and local agencies are currently buying.