UNSPSC 85877251: Plain radiography of lumbar disc(s) using low osmolar contrast

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a imaging intervention or procedure to plain radiography of lumbar disc(s) using low 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 BR031ZZ

UNSPSC 85877251 Plain radiography of lumbar disc(s) using low osmolar contrast, a Commodity code, shows little recent activity directly aligned with its nominal scope. The three most recent opportunities tagged to this code—a diagnostic imaging PACS system implementation, ultrasound equipment procurement, and phlebotomy blood draw services—represent imaging infrastructure, equipment, and laboratory support services rather than the specific radiographic procedure the code names. The mismatch suggests that state and local procurement offices may be using this code as a catchall for diagnostic and clinical support services beyond plain lumbar spine radiography, or that the opportunities are miscoded at source. Without evidence of direct purchases for plain radiography of lumbar discs using low osmolar contrast agents, the code does not support a clear profile of what state and local buyers are actually soliciting under this classification.

The recent opportunities span California, Florida, and New Mexico. San Mateo County Medical Center issued an RFP (due August 7, 2026) for an enterprise-grade diagnostic imaging PACS system supporting radiology, cardiology, and dental imaging with EPIC integration, serving approximately 65,000 annual radiology studies. Collier County, Florida, posted a notice of intent to single source EchoNous, Inc. for ultrasound equipment and related services (March 26, 2026 deadline). The Albuquerque Police Department issued an RFB (due February 25, 2026) for on-call phlebotomy technicians providing blood draw services across Bernalillo County. None of these solicitations target plain radiography procedures or contrast agents, indicating that this code either captures a segment of the market with minimal recent state and local procurement activity or receives misapplied coding from issuing offices unfamiliar with the UNSPSC hierarchy.