UNSPSC 85725508: Extirpation of matter from lumbar vertebral joint, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to extirpation of matter from lumbar vertebral joint, percutaneous 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 0SC03ZZ

UNSPSC 85725508 Extirpation of matter from lumbar vertebral joint, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that does not match the work actually being solicited by state and local governments under this classification. The recent opportunities posted against this code encompass occupational medical surveillance, independent medical evaluations for disability pension determinations, surgical procedure benefit carve-outs, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth, and health plan management — none of which involve spinal procedures or surgical intervention. The code's nominal scope (percutaneous lumbar discectomy or similar spine surgery) bears no relationship to the medical administrative, benefits management, and occupational health services state and local bodies are actually buying at this code number.

The mismatch reflects a classification error in the posting system rather than active procurement of spinal surgery services. The issuing bodies in the recent opportunities span county governments (Collier County, Santa Clara County, Harris County), city retirement systems (Phoenix), regional transit authorities (Washington State Ferries), and municipal health systems (Long Beach), but their actual needs—medical record summarization, occupational health compliance exams, benefits administration, and temporary clinical staffing—fall outside the code's intended taxonomy. This code shows no relevant recent activity for firms pursuing spine surgery or percutaneous orthopedic procedures in the state and local market.