UNSPSC 85716843: Fusion of 2 to 7 thoracic vertebral joints with autologous tissue substitute, posterior approach, anterior column, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to fusion of 2 to 7 thoracic vertebral joints with autologous tissue substitute, posterior approach, anterior 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 0RG747J

UNSPSC 85716843 — Fusion of 2 to 7 thoracic vertebral joints with autologous tissue substitute, posterior approach, anterior column, percutaneous endoscopic approach (Commodity) — does not reflect the work actually being procured by state and local governments in recent solicitations. The code describes a specific surgical procedure, but the recent opportunities posted under this code encompass independent medical evaluations, occupational health surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, surgical carve-out networks, temporary health professional staffing, and emergency youth detention medical services. These solicitations address medical administration, clinical staffing, and employee health program management rather than spinal fusion procedures. The code shows a fundamental mismatch between its nominal scope and current purchasing activity.

Recent activity appears across diverse issuing bodies—county governments (Collier County, Harris County, Santa Clara County), cities (Phoenix, Long Beach), a state transportation department (Washington State Department of Transportation), and county health systems—with no single buyer emerging as a repeat solicitor under this code. Geographic spread includes Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, and Washington, with activity scattered rather than concentrated. Notable recent opportunities include the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services (RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026), the Washington State Department of Transportation's RFP for occupational medical surveillance services (RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026 with a pre-bid conference on August 31), and the City of Long Beach's RFP for surgical benefit carve-out services (HR26753, due October 7, 2026). The mislabeling suggests either a data-entry error in the source records or a systematic miscoding problem that may obscure actual procurement activity under the code.