UNSPSC 85875223: Plain radiography of sternum

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a imaging intervention or procedure to plain radiography of sternum. 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 BR0HZZZ

UNSPSC 85875223 Plain radiography of sternum is a Commodity code whose nominal scope—diagnostic imaging of a specific anatomical region—does not align with the state and local contracting activity posted under it. The recent opportunities tagged to this code involve enterprise-scale health system technology procurement and clinical staffing services rather than plain radiography procedures or equipment. San Mateo Medical Center is soliciting proposals for a Diagnostic Imaging Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) supporting radiology, cardiology, and dental imaging with EPIC integration; Santa Clara Health System is building a qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing across multiple ancillary clinical categories including diagnostic imaging and radiology; and Birdville Independent School District is requesting proposals for special education contracted services. None of these opportunities centers on plain radiography of the sternum as a discrete service line or commodity purchase.

The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and actual recent procurement activity suggests this Commodity code sees little relevant state and local use in its intended form. The sourced opportunities represent health system infrastructure investment, staffing augmentation, and school district support services—categories orthogonal to plain radiography as a diagnostic procedure. No geographic pattern emerges from these three unrelated solicitations (California, Texas, and California again), and no repeat issuing body appears. Practitioners should treat this code as inactive for plain radiography procurement and verify the correct code classification when radiography equipment, supplies, or standalone diagnostic services are the actual target.