UNSPSC 85877304: Ultrasonography of left ureter

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a imaging intervention or procedure to ultrasonography of left ureter. 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 BT47ZZZ

UNSPSC 85877304 Ultrasonography of left ureter is a Commodity code that does not reflect the scope of work actually being solicited under it in recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a specific diagnostic ultrasound procedure, but recent opportunities posted under this code span diagnostic imaging system acquisition, ultrasound equipment procurement, and ancillary clinical phlebotomy services—none of which align with the narrow procedural scope the code name implies. State and local governments are using this code to tag enterprise-level health system technology, portable diagnostic equipment, and support services rather than individual imaging procedures. The issuing bodies include public health authorities (San Mateo Medical Center, a county public hospital system), county procurement offices (Collier County, Florida), and municipal police departments (Albuquerque Police Department). This mismatch between code taxonomy and actual buying behavior suggests either a cataloging error at the state or local level or a broad reinterpretation of the code that has drifted substantially from its Commodity-tier definition.

Recent activity appears concentrated in California and Florida. San Mateo Medical Center issued an RFP (due August 7, 2026) for a Diagnostic Imaging PACS system to replace its existing ScImage installation, supporting 65,000 annual radiology studies and requiring EPIC EHR integration, 99.9% uptime, and 9–12 month implementation. Collier County, Florida posted a Notice of Intent to single source EchoNous, Inc. for KOSMOS ultrasound equipment with probe, software licensing, and carrying bag (March 26, 2026 deadline). The Albuquerque Police Department issued an RFB (due February 25, 2026) for on-call phlebotomy technician services covering 300 anticipated annual blood draws across Bernalillo County. Given the procedural mismatch and the limited correlation between the code's nominal scope and the diversity of clinical and support services actually being tagged, this code presents uncertainty for vendors seeking to track relevant opportunities in medical diagnostics and health system procurement.