UNSPSC 85223700: Diagnoses of diphyllobothriasis and sparganosis

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a diagnosis of Diphyllobothriasis and Sparganosis. Diphyllobothriasis and Sparganosis is listed In The World Health Organization's International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems or Icd-10 as a Three Digit Category under code A00. Icd-10 Also Has The Following Diphyllobothriasis and Sparganosis Children in its Four-Character Category: B70.0 or Diphyllobothriasis; B70.1 or Sparganosis.

DIPHYLLOBOTHRIASIS and SPARGANOSIS is listed in the Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services International Classification Of Diseases Clinical Modification (Tenth Revision) (Icd-10-CM) as a Three Digit Category under code B70. ICD-10-CM also has the following DIPHYLLOBOTHRIASIS and SPARGANOSIS CHILDREN in its Four-Character or Five-Character Categories: (DIPHYLLOBOTHRIASIS B70.0), (SPARGANOSIS B70.1).

UNSPSC 85223700 Diagnoses of diphyllobothriasis and sparganosis is a Class code that shows a significant mismatch between its nominal scope and actual state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes diagnosis of two parasitic infections — diphyllobothriasis (fish tapeworm) and sparganosis — yet the recent opportunities posted under it involve diagnostic imaging systems, special education contracted services, and temporary health professional staffing. None of these solicitations relate to parasitic disease diagnosis. The code appears to be applied incorrectly by issuing bodies, or the taxonomy mapping is misaligned with the actual services being procured. State and local governments are not soliciting under this code for its intended purpose.

The most recent opportunities show activity from California and Texas health systems and school districts, but the work being solicited — PACS implementation, school-based therapy and evaluation services, and temporary clinical staffing across ancillary disciplines — has no operational connection to parasitic disease diagnosis. San Mateo Medical Center posted an RFP for Diagnostic Imaging PACS with a due date of October 21, 2026; Birdville Independent School District in northeast Texas posted an RFQ for special education contracted services (audiologists, diagnosticians, therapists) with the same due date; and Santa Clara County Health System posted an RFQ to establish a qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing across 13 ancillary clinical categories, with a due date of October 7, 2026. Vendors evaluating this code should treat it as inactive for its stated scope and verify the correct UNSPSC classification before pursuing work in diagnostic parasitology or clinical testing for these infections.