UNSPSC 85716918: Fusion of 2 or more cervical vertebral joints, anterior approach, anterior column, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to fusion of 2 or more cervical vertebral joints, 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 0RG24Z0

UNSPSC 85716918 Fusion of 2 or more cervical vertebral joints, anterior approach, anterior column, percutaneous endoscopic approach is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity in state and local procurement. The code nominally describes a specific spinal fusion surgical procedure, but the recent opportunities tagged under it include independent medical evaluation services for pension disability determinations, surgery benefit carve-out programs, occupational medical surveillance, emergency healthcare for youth in custody, pharmacy benefit management, and temporary health professional staffing — none of which concern cervical fusion procedures or spine surgery procurement. The mismatch between code name and actual solicitation scope suggests either misclassification by issuing bodies or use of the code for broader medical services contracting where no more precise code applies.

The opportunities originate from diverse issuing bodies across multiple states: the City of Phoenix Retirement Office (Arizona), the City of Long Beach (California), the Washington State Department of Transportation, Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (Texas), Collier County (Florida), and the County of Santa Clara Health System (California). Among the most recent postings are the Washington State Ferries' request for occupational medical surveillance services across 14 ferry locations with proposals due October 9, 2026, and the City of Phoenix Retirement Office's RFP for independent medical evaluation services supporting disability pension determinations with proposals due October 16, 2026 and a maximum five-year contract value of $750,000. Given the code's apparent misapplication to general medical services procurement rather than spine surgery, firms should verify code scope alignment with issuing bodies before pursuing opportunities tagged under this number.