UNSPSC 85882415: Tomographic (tomo) nuclear medicine imaging of chest and neck using fluorine 18 (f-18)

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields an intervention or procedure of tomographic (tomo) nuclear medicine imaging of chest and neck using fluorine 18 (f-18). 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 CW26KZZ

UNSPSC 85882415 Tomographic (tomo) nuclear medicine imaging of chest and neck using fluorine 18 (f-18) is a Commodity code for a specialized diagnostic imaging modality, yet the recent state and local procurement activity indexed under this code does not reflect acquisitions of the imaging service or equipment itself. Instead, the opportunities posted show health systems and school districts procuring diagnostic imaging infrastructure, temporary clinical staffing across multiple specialties including radiology and cardiology, and special education contracted services—none of which directly align with the narrow scope of F-18 PET imaging of thoracic and cervical anatomy. The mismatch suggests that state and local procurement offices are applying this code to broader diagnostic imaging and clinical services initiatives rather than to the specific radiopharmaceutical procedure the code nominally describes.

The three most recent opportunities come from California and Texas public health and education bodies. San Mateo Medical Center (posted October 7, 2026, due October 21, 2026) is seeking proposals for an enterprise-grade Diagnostic Imaging Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) with EPIC integration supporting radiology, cardiology, and dental imaging—a platform procurement unrelated to F-18 PET imaging acquisition. Santa Clara County Health System (posted July 7, 2026, due October 7, 2026) is establishing a qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing across 13 ancillary clinical categories including Diagnostic Imaging/Radiology and Cardiology and Vascular Services, explicitly excluding nursing and physicians. Birdville Independent School District in Texas (posted September 18, 2026, due October 21, 2026) is soliciting special education contracted services—audiology, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and related specialties—with no connection to the code's imaging scope. The code shows little relevant recent state and local procurement activity aligned to F-18 PET imaging of chest and neck.