UNSPSC 85871871: Fluoroscopy of bilateral common carotid arteries

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a imaging intervention or procedure to fluoroscopy of bilateral common carotid arteries. This 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 B315ZZZ

UNSPSC 85871871 Fluoroscopy of bilateral common carotid arteries is a Commodity code that appears in state and local procurement activity focused on diagnostic imaging infrastructure and health professional staffing services rather than the specific clinical procedure its name denotes. The code does not appear to map cleanly to actual recent solicitations. State and local health systems, county hospital systems, and school districts are the primary issuing bodies. The work being solicited under this code in recent postings spans enterprise-grade Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) implementations for radiology, cardiology, and dental imaging; temporary staffing for diagnostic imaging and radiology specialists; and special education contracted services including evaluations and therapy. A notable mismatch exists between the code's nominal scope (a specific fluoroscopy procedure) and what jurisdictions are actually buying — namely, imaging technology platforms and clinical labor rather than point-of-service diagnostic procedures.

Recent activity shows San Mateo County's San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) issuing an RFP for enterprise-grade PACS implementation with proposals due October 21, 2026, requiring EPIC Electronic Health Record integration and support for approximately 65,000 annual radiology studies alongside cardiology and mammography services; Santa Clara County Health System establishing a qualified vendor pool (RFSQHHSFY270052) for temporary health professional staffing across diagnostic imaging and radiology among thirteen ancillary clinical categories, with proposals due October 7, 2026; and Birdville Independent School District (BISD) in northeast Tarrant County, Texas, soliciting special education contracted services including diagnostician and therapy roles through October 21, 2026, though this opportunity does not align with diagnostic imaging scope. California and Texas jurisdictions dominate recent postings under this code. The code's actual procurement activity suggests state and local health systems are the primary buyers, but the disconnect between the code name and issuing bodies' actual procurement needs warrants verification of code assignment during opportunity research.