UNSPSC 85875042: Computerized tomography (ct scan) of bilateral submandibular glands using low osmolar contrast

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a imaging intervention or procedure to computerized tomography (ct scan) of bilateral submandibular glands 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 B9291ZZ

UNSPSC 85875042 Computerized tomography (CT scan) of bilateral submandibular glands using low osmolar contrast is a Commodity code that nominally describes a specific radiological diagnostic procedure; however, recent state and local solicitation activity under this code does not align with that scope. The three most recent opportunities tagged to this code are actually procuring diagnostic imaging systems infrastructure (PACS software and implementation), special education contracted services (audiologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists), and temporary health professional staffing across multiple clinical categories including diagnostic imaging technicians—none of which represent the narrow CT imaging protocol the code name implies. The mismatch suggests either data-tagging inconsistency in the source system or categorical drift in how state and local procurement offices are using this code.

The issuing bodies include a county health authority (San Mateo Medical Center, a public hospital system), a large independent school district (Birdville ISD in Texas), and a county health system (Santa Clara County Health System in California). Recent activity appears concentrated in California and Texas. Given the misalignment between the code's nominal scope and the actual work being solicited, this code shows little decision-relevant activity for firms pursuing opportunities in the specific CT imaging procedure category. Business development professionals evaluating this code should verify the correct UNSPSC classification for their service line before allocating pursuit resources.