UNSPSC 85872929: Plain radiography of superior mesenteric artery using low osmolar contrast

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a imaging intervention or procedure to plain radiography of superior mesenteric 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 B4041ZZ

UNSPSC 85872929 Plain radiography of superior mesenteric artery using low osmolar contrast is a Commodity code that shows a significant mismatch between its nominal scope and the actual work state and local governments are procuring under it. The recent opportunities posted against this code do not involve radiography services, contrast agents, or imaging procedures; instead, they span diagnostic imaging system infrastructure (PACS implementation), special education contracted services (speech language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy), and temporary health professional staffing across ancillary clinical categories including diagnostic imaging and audiology. The code appears to be used as a catch-all classification for health professional services and clinical staffing, not for the specific radiographic procedure its name describes. State and local buyers using this code include county health systems, hospital operators, and school districts.

The geographic spread of recent activity includes California (San Mateo County, Santa Clara County) and Texas (Birdville Independent School District in Tarrant County). Representative recent opportunities include the San Mateo Medical Center's RFP for Diagnostic Imaging PACS (due October 21, 2026), which seeks enterprise-grade picture archiving and communication system implementation supporting radiology, cardiology, and dental imaging with EPIC integration; and the County of Santa Clara Health System's qualification-based RFQ for temporary health professional staffing across ancillary clinical categories including diagnostic imaging and radiology (due October 7, 2026, with a five-year qualified vendor list structure). The Birdville Independent School District's RFP for special education contracted services (due October 21, 2026) includes allied health professionals such as speech language therapists and occupational therapists. Buyers enforce compliance with HIPAA, living wage ordinances, background checks for roles involving children, and debarment certifications. The code shows limited relevant recent activity aligned to its stated scope.