UNSPSC 85725832: Insertion of pedicle-based spinal stabilization device into lumbar vertebral joint, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to insertion of pedicle-based spinal stabilization device into lumbar vertebral joint, 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 0SH04CZ

UNSPSC 85725832 Insertion of pedicle-based spinal stabilization device into lumbar vertebral joint, percutaneous endoscopic approach is a Commodity code that does not reflect the healthcare services state and local governments are actually procuring under this classification. The recent opportunities posted under this code involve comprehensive inmate medical and pharmacy services, pharmacy benefit management, virtual primary and urgent care, peer support services, and emergency medical direction—none of which involve spinal stabilization devices or the surgical procedures the code nominally describes. The mismatch suggests either a data entry error in how opportunities are being tagged or a misalignment between the UNSPSC taxonomy and procurement practice in this domain.

State and local issuing bodies posting under this code include county corrections departments, county boards of commissioners overseeing health benefits and employee services, and municipal fire departments. Recent solicitations span Muscogee County (Georgia), Collier County (Florida), Monroe County (Florida), San Mateo County (California), and the City of Santa Monica (California). The geographic spread covers the Southeast, Florida, and California, with no evident concentration. Representative recent opportunities include the Columbus Consolidated Government's RFP for inmate medical and pharmacy services at Muscogee County Prison (due May 15, 2026, seeking five years' prison healthcare experience with NCCHC accreditation), Collier County's RFP for pharmacy benefit management services covering 2,400 employees and 4,800 members (due April 9, 2026, emphasizing transparent pricing and performance guarantees with financial penalties), and Monroe County's RFP for virtual primary and urgent care services (due April 16, 2026, requiring 24/7 availability and PEPM flat-rate pricing). Given the lack of alignment between the code's nominal scope and actual procurement activity, this code shows little decision-relevant opportunity for vendors in medical devices or surgical procedures.