UNSPSC 85882432: Tomographic (tomo) nuclear medicine imaging of chest using iodine 131 (i-131)

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields an intervention or procedure of tomographic (tomo) nuclear medicine imaging of chest using iodine 131 (i-131). 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 CW23GZZ

UNSPSC 85882432 Tomographic (tomo) nuclear medicine imaging of chest using iodine 131 (i-131) is a Commodity code that nominally describes a specialized diagnostic imaging procedure, yet the recent state and local solicitations tagged under it address enterprise health information technology infrastructure and temporary clinical staffing services, revealing a substantial mismatch between the code's stated scope and actual procurement activity. The opportunities posted under this code do not reflect purchases of nuclear medicine imaging services, radiopharmaceuticals, or imaging equipment aligned with the code's technical definition; instead, they document health systems acquiring Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) platforms, staffing pools for multiple ancillary clinical specialties, and contracted special education services. The issuing bodies are predominantly county-operated or school district health and education systems: San Mateo Medical Center (a county public hospital system), Santa Clara County Health System, and Birdville Independent School District in Texas. The code shows minimal relevant recent activity in its intended commodity space.

San Mateo Medical Center posted an RFP for Diagnostic Imaging PACS implementation with a due date of October 21, 2026, seeking enterprise-grade system integration supporting radiology, cardiology, and dental imaging with EPIC Electronic Health Record connectivity and migration from legacy ScImage infrastructure. Santa Clara County Health System issued an RFQ on July 7, 2026 (due October 7, 2026) to establish a qualified vendor pool for temporary health professional staffing in ancillary clinical categories including diagnostic imaging and radiology, cardiology, and other services on a non-exclusive, non-guaranteed basis. The code's primary geographic activity centers on California counties; however, the tagging of the Birdville Independent School District special education solicitation—unrelated to nuclear medicine, diagnostic imaging, or clinical health services—under a nuclear medicine imaging code suggests potential data-quality issues in the underlying taxonomy assignment and warrants verification before pursuing opportunities under this code.