UNSPSC 85875240: Computerized tomography (ct scan) of right ribs using high osmolar contrast

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a imaging intervention or procedure to computerized tomography (ct scan) of right ribs 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 BP2X0ZZ

UNSPSC 85875240, Computerized tomography (CT scan) of right ribs using high osmolar contrast, is a Commodity code that does not align with the recent state and local contract opportunities posted under it. The three most recent solicitations tag diagnostic imaging infrastructure (PACS systems), special education contracted services (speech therapists, occupational therapists, and related school specialists), and temporary health professional staffing (radiology technicians, audiology services, and other ancillary clinical roles) — none of which represent the specific imaging procedure named in the code's definition. The mismatch suggests either classification drift in state and local procurement systems or misapplication of the code to opportunities in the broader health services delivery space. State and local buyers appear to be using this code to capture imaging services, health professional staffing, and health system support contracting rather than the discrete diagnostic procedure the code nominally describes.

Recent activity shows health systems and school districts across California and Texas sourcing infrastructure and staffing support. San Mateo County Medical Center posted an RFP for enterprise PACS implementation with a response date of October 21, 2026, requiring migration of approximately 78,000 annual imaging studies and compliance with EPIC EHR integration. Santa Clara County Health System established a multiple-award qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing across 13 ancillary clinical categories, including Diagnostic Imaging/Radiology, with proposals due October 7, 2026. Birdville Independent School District in northeast Texas issued an RFP for special education contracted services (which includes no imaging work) due October 21, 2026. Given the code's apparent misuse in procurement systems, buyers and vendors should expect continued misclassification; the code shows little genuine activity in the discrete CT imaging service it nominally names.