UNSPSC 85875625: Ultrasonography of uterus

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a imaging intervention or procedure to ultrasonography of uterus. 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 BU46ZZZ

UNSPSC 85875625 Ultrasonography of uterus (Commodity) does not align with the state and local opportunities recently posted under this code. The three most recent solicitations tagged to this code cover diagnostic imaging PACS system implementation, special education contracted services, and temporary health professional staffing — none of which directly procure ultrasonography equipment or services for obstetric or gynecological imaging. The code itself nominally specifies ultrasonography of the uterus as a diagnostic imaging procedure, but the issuing bodies posting opportunities (San Mateo Medical Center, Birdville Independent School District, and Santa Clara County Health System) are requesting substantially different goods and services that fall outside the scope of ultrasound imaging systems or ultrasound technician staffing specific to uterine examination.

The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and actual recent procurement activity suggests either a data-entry error in the state and local procurement system or a broad misapplication of the UNSPSC taxonomy to these opportunities. State and local procurement offices show little recent activity specifically targeting ultrasonography equipment or services under this code. Professionals evaluating whether to pursue work in ultrasound imaging for obstetrics and gynecology should verify directly with issuing health systems whether they maintain separate solicitation streams or cooperative purchasing vehicles for point-of-care diagnostic imaging equipment, as the current posting pattern under this code does not reflect relevant recent procurement in that category.