UNSPSC 85716912: Fusion of cervicothoracic vertebral joint with interbody fusion device, anterior approach, anterior column, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to fusion of cervicothoracic vertebral joint with interbody fusion device, anterior 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 0RG44A0

UNSPSC 85716912 Fusion of cervicothoracic vertebral joint with interbody fusion device, anterior approach, anterior column, percutaneous endoscopic approach is a Commodity code that does not reflect the actual scope of work being solicited under it in state and local procurement. Recent opportunities tagged to this code involve independent medical evaluation services, occupational medical surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, surgical center-of-excellence carve-out networks, temporary health professional staffing, and specialty medical services for detained youth — none of which relates to spinal fusion procedures or orthopedic implants. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the work actually being purchased suggests either systematic miscoding in source systems or that this code serves as a catch-all placeholder for health services procurement unrelated to its stated definition.

The issuing bodies span state departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), county health systems and probation offices (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, Santa Clara County Health System, Collier County Board of County Commissioners), municipalities (City of Phoenix Retirement Office, City of Long Beach), and regional health networks. Recent solicitations posted between July and September 2026 show activity in Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, and Washington. No single geographic region or issuing body dominates; opportunities are dispersed across jurisdictional types and regions. The code shows recent activity but carries no decision signal for firms pursuing spinal fusion, orthopedic devices, or spine surgery supply — the nominal scope is plainly misaligned with the procurement being tagged to it.