UNSPSC 85724807: Insertion of spacer into coccygeal joint, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of spacer into coccygeal joint, open 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 0SH608Z

UNSPSC 85724807 Insertion of spacer into coccygeal joint, open approach is a Commodity code that does not reflect the work actually being solicited under it in recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, yet the recent opportunities posted against this code cover independent medical evaluations for disability pension determinations, occupational health surveillance, surgical benefit carve-out programs, pharmacy benefit management, temporary clinical staffing, emergency medical services for youth in custody, and specialty medical provider networks. These procurements span administrative healthcare support, occupational medicine compliance, benefits administration, and clinical workforce management—none of which align with spinal fusion or orthopedic implant insertion.

The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and actual procurement activity suggests either a systematic tagging error in the state and local procurement system or that the code has been repurposed inconsistently across jurisdictions. The issuing bodies include city retirement offices (Phoenix), municipal benefits administrators (Long Beach), state transportation departments (Washington), county health systems (Santa Clara, Harris County, Collier County), and independent school or special district healthcare programs. Geographic representation spans Arizona, California, Washington, Florida, and Texas. No representative opportunity meaningfully addresses spinal spacer insertion, orthopedic implant procurement, or surgical procedure delivery. This code shows little relevant recent activity for firms in orthopedic device, surgical supply, or spine-specialization categories.