UNSPSC 85763129: Removal of drainage device from lower back, percutaneous endoscopic approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of drainage device from lower back, 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 0WPL40Z

UNSPSC 85763129 Removal of drainage device from lower back, percutaneous endoscopic approach (Commodity) shows minimal alignment with actual state and local procurement activity. The code's nominal scope—a specific surgical procedure—does not match the recent opportunities posted under this code, which encompass independent medical evaluation services, occupational health surveillance, pharmacy benefit management, surgical center-of-excellence networks, specialty medical care for detained youth, and temporary health professional staffing. These solicitations span medical administration, benefit program management, and clinical staffing coordination rather than the targeted surgical intervention described in the code name. The mix of issuing bodies reflects typical state and local health service procurement: county human resources departments managing employee benefits (Collier County, Santa Clara County), city retirement systems handling disability determinations (City of Phoenix), state transportation agencies overseeing occupational health programs (Washington State Department of Transportation), county juvenile justice systems procuring detention healthcare (Harris County), and city benefits offices managing employee health plans (City of Long Beach).

Recent opportunities have concentrated in Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, and Washington. The City of Phoenix Retirement Office is soliciting independent medical evaluation services for approximately 75 annual disability benefit applications under its Public Safety Personnel Retirement System, with proposals due October 16, 2026 (RFP RTMRFP26001, maximum compensation $750,000 over five years); the Washington State Department of Transportation is seeking occupational medical surveillance services covering 14 ferry system locations statewide, with proposals due October 9, 2026 (RFP RFP20260825); and Santa Clara County Health System is establishing a qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing across ancillary clinical categories, with proposals due October 7, 2026 (RFQ RFSQHHSFY270052). The code assignment appears to reflect generic health service taxonomy rather than specific procedure procurement, and bidders should verify whether opportunities tagged under 85763129 match their service capabilities before investing pursuit effort.