UNSPSC 85872018: Fluoroscopy of left vertebral artery using other contrast, laser intraoperative

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a imaging intervention or procedure to fluoroscopy of left vertebral artery using other contrast, laser intraoperativefluoroscopy of left vertebral artery using other contrast, laser intraoperative. 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 B31FY10

UNSPSC 85872018 Fluoroscopy of left vertebral artery using other contrast, laser intraoperative is a Commodity code that shows a significant mismatch between its nominal scope and state and local procurement activity. The code's technical name describes a specific diagnostic imaging procedure using fluoroscopy and laser techniques; however, recent state and local opportunities tagged under this code reflect broad clinical staffing, diagnostic imaging system infrastructure, and special education services. The single opportunity with direct relevance to diagnostic imaging—San Mateo Medical Center's RFP for a Diagnostic Imaging PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) posted October 7, 2026, with proposals due October 21, 2026—addresses enterprise-grade picture archiving and communication infrastructure, not the procedural or equipment-level fluoroscopy services the code nominally describes. The other two opportunities (Santa Clara Health System's temporary health professional staffing RFQ and Birdville Independent School District's special education contracted services RFP) are plainly unrelated to fluoroscopy or vertebral artery imaging. The code shows little relevant recent activity for procurement professionals targeting fluoroscopy-specific opportunities or related diagnostic imaging procedures at the state and local level.

The issuing bodies in the recent posting block span a county health system (Santa Clara), a municipal public hospital (San Mateo Medical Center), and a school district (Birdville ISD), reflecting fragmented activity across health care and education sectors rather than concentrated demand for the code's nominal service. Geographic spread includes California (San Mateo and Santa Clara counties) and Texas (Tarrant County), but the Florida lack of alignment between code definition and actual solicitation content limits the utility of this code as a targeting vehicle for vendors offering fluoroscopy services or related vertebral artery imaging work. Procurement professionals should verify whether fluoroscopy or imaging-procedure contracting occurs under a different UNSPSC code, or whether state and local demand for this specific service is negligible.