UNSPSC 85762819: Removal of synthetic substitute from lower back, external approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of synthetic substitute from lower back, external 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 0WPLXJZ

UNSPSC 85762819 Removal of synthetic substitute from lower back, external approach is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment between its nominal medical-procedure scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The posted opportunities do not solicit surgical removal of synthetic lumbar implants or related orthopedic procedures; instead, they reflect broader health benefit and occupational medical services driven by public-sector employment needs.

Recent state and local activity under this code spans occupational health surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, independent medical evaluations for pension determinations, specialty surgical care networks, and emergency medical services for juveniles in custody. Issuing bodies include state transportation departments (Washington State Department of Transportation), county health systems (Santa Clara, Harris County Juvenile Probation Department), county human resources and benefits offices (Collier County, Long Beach), and municipal retirement boards (City of Phoenix). The Washington State Department of Transportation sought occupational medical surveillance services for ferry workers across 14 statewide locations with examinations due October 9, 2026 (RFP20260825). The City of Phoenix Retirement Office requested independent medical evaluation services for pension disability determinations with proposals due October 16, 2026 (RTMRFP26001), valued at $750,000 over five years. The City of Long Beach is procuring a surgical Centers of Excellence carve-out program for knee, hip, spine, heart, weight loss, and oncology procedures with proposals due October 7, 2026 (HR26753). Collier County is managing a pharmacy benefit management contract covering 2,400 employees with historical annual spending near $8.7 million (RFP25-8414). The County of Santa Clara Health System is building a qualified vendor pool for temporary ancillary health professional staffing across 13 clinical categories, proposals due October 7, 2026 (RFSQHHSFY270052). Harris County Juvenile Probation Department issued an RFI for emergency and specialty medical services for detained youth, due September 25, 2026 (071626BNM). Activity concentrates in California, Washington, Arizona, Texas, and Florida, with no clear repeat concentration under the code's nominal orthopedic scope.