UNSPSC 85873608: Fluoroscopy of left subclavian vein, guidance

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a imaging intervention or procedure to fluoroscopy of left subclavian vein, guidancefluoroscopy of left subclavian vein, guidance. 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 B517ZZA

UNSPSC 85873608 Fluoroscopy of left subclavian vein, guidance is a Commodity code whose nominal scope—a specific diagnostic imaging procedure—does not align with the recent state and local solicitation activity tagged under it. The most recent opportunities posted under this code involve enterprise diagnostic imaging system infrastructure (a Picture Archiving and Communication System, or PACS), special education contracted services, and temporary health professional staffing across multiple clinical categories. None of these solicitations are purchasing fluoroscopy procedures or procedure-specific guidance; instead, they reflect broader health system procurement of IT platforms, educational support, and clinical staffing. The code shows little relevant recent activity directly tied to its stated commodity scope.

The one opportunity with some connection to diagnostic imaging—San Mateo Medical Center's RFP for Diagnostic Imaging PACS, due October 21, 2026—involves implementation of enterprise-grade picture archiving and communication systems supporting radiology, cardiology, and dental imaging, with migration from an existing ScImage system and integration with EPIC Electronic Health Record software. San Mateo County offers a local preference of 5–10% under County Ordinance Code Chapter 2.89. The other two recent opportunities under this code (Birdville Independent School District's special education services RFQ and Santa Clara Health System's temporary health professional staffing qualification vehicle) fall outside diagnostic imaging procurement entirely, suggesting either miscoding or institutional tagging inconsistency. Business development professionals should verify the code assignment directly with issuing bodies before pursuing activity under 85873608.