UNSPSC 85872036: Plain radiography of left vertebral artery using low osmolar contrast

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a imaging intervention or procedure to plain radiography of left vertebral artery using low osmolar contrast. 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 B30F1ZZ

UNSPSC 85872036 Plain radiography of left vertebral artery using low osmolar contrast is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment between its nominal scope and actual state and local procurement activity. The code's abstract medical-imaging description does not match the recent opportunities posted under it, which span diagnostic imaging systems infrastructure, school-based special education services, and health system temporary staffing.

The three recent opportunities reveal issuing bodies across health systems and school districts but no consistent purchasing pattern tied to the code's radiography specification. San Mateo Medical Center posted an RFP for enterprise-grade Diagnostic Imaging PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) with proposals due October 21, 2026, encompassing radiology, cardiology, and dental imaging integration with electronic health records — a systems procurement, not a specific imaging procedure or contrast agent. The County of Santa Clara Health System posted a non-exclusive, multiple-award qualification vehicle for temporary health professional staffing across 13 ancillary clinical categories including diagnostic imaging and radiology, with proposals due October 7, 2026. Birdville Independent School District in northeast Tarrant County, Texas, posted an IFB for special education contracted services across 23 line items (audiologist, speech language therapist, occupational therapist, and others) with proposals due October 21, 2026 — entirely outside medical imaging scope. The code shows little relevant recent activity and appears to be misaligned with the actual services being solicited by these issuing bodies. Business development professionals should verify whether their service or product line genuinely fits this code's radiography-specific designation before pursuing opportunities tagged under it.