UNSPSC 85877027: Fluoroscopy of left knee

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a imaging intervention or procedure to fluoroscopy of left knee. 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 BQ18ZZZ

UNSPSC 85877027 Fluoroscopy of left knee is a Commodity code that does not align with recent state and local procurement activity. The three most recent opportunities posted under this code involve diagnostic imaging systems (a PACS platform for radiology, cardiology, and dental imaging), ultrasound equipment, and phlebotomy services — none of which constitute fluoroscopy of a specific anatomical site. San Mateo Medical Center's July 2026 RFP for enterprise-grade PACS implementation supporting 65,000 annual radiology studies and requiring EPIC integration represents the closest match to diagnostic imaging procurement, but it encompasses multi-modality imaging rather than fluoroscopy specifically. The Collier County, Florida single-source procurement for KOSMOS ultrasound equipment and the Albuquerque Police Department's RFB for blood draw services fall outside the code's nominal scope entirely.

State and local health systems and law enforcement agencies are sourcing these services, but the code shows little relevant recent activity for its stated commodity. When pursuing work under this code, verify that RFP or RFQ language specifically names fluoroscopy or fluoroscopic imaging procedures rather than relying on UNSPSC tagging alone, as jurisdictions appear to tag broad diagnostic imaging and clinical laboratory work under codes that do not reflect the actual service line being procured. The geographic spread across California, Florida, and New Mexico suggests that this code may serve as a catch-all for health system imaging and laboratory procurement, but buyers should expect significant mislabeling and should monitor individual solicitations for actual service scope rather than trusting the code designation.