UNSPSC 85872609: Computerized tomography (ct scan) of intracranial arteries using low osmolar contrast

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a imaging intervention or procedure to computerized tomography (ct scan) of intracranial arteries 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 B32R1ZZ

UNSPSC 85872609 Computerized tomography (CT scan) of intracranial arteries using low osmolar contrast is a Commodity code that nominally describes a specific diagnostic imaging procedure using contrast media. Recent state and local procurement activity under this code, however, shows a significant mismatch: the three most recent solicitations are for diagnostic imaging system infrastructure (PACS implementation), special education contracted services (speech pathologists, occupational therapists, diagnosticians), and temporary health professional staffing across multiple ancillary clinical categories including diagnostic imaging and therapy services. None of these opportunities directly procures CT scans or contrast agents themselves. The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its stated scope of intracranial arterial imaging services using low-osmolar contrast material.

The San Mateo Medical Center RFP (due October 21, 2026) is the only solicitation with direct bearing on diagnostic imaging capability, seeking enterprise-grade PACS software and implementation to support 65,000 annual radiology studies, 5,000 cardiology studies, and 8,000 mammography interpretations—a system-level procurement rather than a procedure or consumable. The Birdville Independent School District ITB (due October 21, 2026) and Santa Clara County Health System RFQ (due October 7, 2026) are both staffing vehicles with no connection to intracranial CT imaging. Given the code's narrow clinical scope and the absence of recent opportunities actually procuring the specified service, this code warrants a skip unless your firm provides PACS software, imaging infrastructure, or general health professional staffing services—activities that fall outside the code's nominal commodity definition.