UNSPSC 85875232: Plain radiography of thoracic disc(s) using high osmolar contrast

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a imaging intervention or procedure to plain radiography of thoracic disc(s) using high 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 BR020ZZ

UNSPSC 85875232 Plain radiography of thoracic disc(s) using high osmolar contrast is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment between its nominal scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The code's specific focus on radiographic imaging using contrast media does not match the work actually being solicited under it. Recent opportunities posted against this code include diagnostic imaging platform implementation (PACS systems), ultrasound equipment procurement, and phlebotomy services — none of which are plain radiography procedures. The issuing bodies span a county health system (San Mateo County in California), a county government procurement division (Collier County in Florida), and a municipal police department (Albuquerque in New Mexico). The mismatch between the code's intended scope and the actual solicitations suggests either improper code assignment at source or that state and local procurement offices are using this code broadly for diagnostic imaging and clinical support services beyond its formal definition.

The recent activity is geographically dispersed across California, Florida, and New Mexico, with no clear concentration. Representative recent opportunities include San Mateo Medical Center's RFP for Diagnostic Imaging PACS (due August 7, 2026) supporting radiology, cardiology, and dental imaging with EPIC EHR integration; Collier County's Notice of Intent to single-source ultrasound equipment from EchoNous, Inc. (posted April 1, 2026); and the Albuquerque Police Department's RFB for on-call phlebotomy technician services (due February 25, 2026). The code does not support reliable business development signals — the recent opportunities are too disparate in scope and the code assignment too questionable to characterize this as an active market for the services the code nominally describes.