UNSPSC 85877051: Plain radiography of left patella

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a imaging intervention or procedure to plain radiography of left patella. 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 BQ0WZZZ

UNSPSC 85877051 Plain radiography of left patella is a Commodity code that nominally describes a single radiographic imaging procedure, yet state and local healthcare procurement under this code reflects broader diagnostic imaging system acquisition and temporary clinical staffing services rather than individual imaging services. The three recent opportunities posted between July and October 2026 reveal that state and local health systems are buying enterprise-grade diagnostic imaging platforms with picture archiving and communication system (PACS) functionality, temporary health professional staffing in radiology and diagnostic imaging disciplines, and contracted special education services including diagnosticians and evaluators. The issuing bodies are county health systems and public school districts — San Mateo Medical Center (a county hospital and clinic system), Santa Clara County Health System, and Birdville Independent School District in Texas. San Mateo Medical Center is soliciting a multi-year PACS implementation supporting radiology, cardiology, and dental imaging with approximately 65,000 annual radiology studies and migration of legacy imaging data; Santa Clara County Health System is establishing a qualified vendor pool for temporary diagnostic imaging and radiology staffing across five years; and Birdville ISD is contracting for special education professionals including diagnosticians across 30 campuses serving over 24,300 students.

The code shows activity in California and Texas. San Mateo County (California) issued an RFP due October 21, 2026 for the PACS system with 5–10% local preference under county ordinance; Santa Clara County (California) issued an RFQ due October 7, 2026 for temporary health professional staffing in diagnostic imaging and radiology among other specialties on a non-exclusive, multiple-award basis with no guaranteed volume; and Birdville ISD (northeast Tarrant County, Texas) issued a competitive sealed proposal solicitation due October 21, 2026 for special education services including diagnosticians at a baseline contract value of $398,494.30 with a term through November 2027 and options for three one-year renewals. The mismatch between the code's literal scope (a single radiography procedure of the left kneecap) and the actual procurement activity (system acquisition, staffing pools, and education services) indicates limited direct relevance of this Commodity code to current state and local buying patterns in diagnostic imaging or related fields.