UNSPSC 85861202: Chiropractic manipulation of upper extremities, mechanically assisted

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a chiropractic intervention or procedure to chiropractic manipulation of upper extremities, mechanically assisted. This chiropractic 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 9WB7XKZ

UNSPSC 85861202 Chiropractic manipulation of upper extremities, mechanically assisted is a Commodity code that does not align with the recent state and local opportunities posted under this designation. The source shows no purchases of chiropractic services; instead, the code has been applied to solicitations for orientation and mobility services, occupational and physical therapy, speech language pathology, mental health counseling, peer support, and behavioral coaching—none of which fall within the scope of chiropractic care. State and local issuers across Texas (Health and Human Services Commission, multiple state supported living centers and psychiatric centers), Michigan, Washington, Georgia, Oregon, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Wisconsin, California, and Mississippi posted 45 recent opportunities tagged to this code, spanning health authorities, school districts, counties, municipalities, and state agencies. The mismatch suggests either consistent miscoding at the source or that UNSPSC 85861202 is not the appropriate taxonomy marker for the rehabilitation and behavioral health services actually being procured.

The recent opportunities reflect genuine demand for licensed rehabilitation therapists, speech pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, orientation and mobility specialists, mental health professionals, and peer support specialists across school districts, state residential facilities, psychiatric centers, county human services, and municipal courts. Representative solicitations include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB for a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist at Brenham State Supported Living Center (due July 28, 2026), the Michigan Department of Education's RFP for occupational therapy at the Michigan School for the Deaf (due July 28, 2026), Clayton County Public Schools' RFP for occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists across 67 schools (due April 14, 2026), and Hillsborough County Public Schools' RFP for speech-language pathologists and pathology assistants on an as-needed basis for approximately 100 vacancies (due March 23, 2026). Pricing models vary—some use hourly rates ranging from $50 to $75 per hour, others contract for annual service commitments or per-session fees—and most require current licensure, background clearances, and professional liability insurance of $1 million or higher. If this code is intended to capture rehabilitation and therapeutic services rather than chiropractic manipulation, business development professionals should treat recent activity as accurate and pursue opportunities in states with demonstrated volume: Texas, Michigan, Georgia, Oregon, and Florida show repeated procurement activity.