UNSPSC 85724930: Fusion of lumbosacral joint with interbody fusion device, posterior approach, anterior column, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to fusion of lumbosacral joint with interbody fusion device, posterior approach, anterior column, 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 0SG30AJ

UNSPSC 85724930 Fusion of lumbosacral joint with interbody fusion device, posterior approach, anterior column, open approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment between its narrow clinical descriptor and the actual work state and local governments are soliciting under this classification. The recent opportunities tagged to this code do not involve spinal fusion implants or surgical devices; instead, they span occupational health surveillance, disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary clinical staffing placement, surgical procedure carve-out networks, and pediatric detention healthcare — a disparate mix unrelated to orthopedic spine surgery. The code's nominal scope describes a specific surgical procedure and implant type, but the state and local procurement system has applied it to general medical services procurement across multiple sectors and clinical domains.

Recent activity includes the City of Phoenix Retirement Office (RFP RTMRFP26001, due October 16, 2026) soliciting independent medical evaluation services for disability determinations, the Washington State Department of Transportation on behalf of Washington State Ferries (RFP RFP20260825, due October 9, 2026) requesting occupational medical surveillance, the City of Long Beach (RFP HR26753, due October 7, 2026) seeking surgical procedure carve-out benefit management, Collier County Board of County Commissioners (RFP 25-8414) requesting pharmacy benefit management for approximately $8.7 million in annual pharmacy spending, and the County of Santa Clara Health System (RFP RFSQHHSFY270052, due October 7, 2026) establishing a vendor pool for temporary ancillary clinical staffing across audiology, radiology, therapy, and surgical services. The issuing bodies include state agencies, county health systems, city retirement offices, and local procurement divisions. The geographic spread encompasses Arizona, Washington, California, Florida, and Texas. This code does not reflect a coherent procurement market for the product its name describes.