UNSPSC 85891129: Low dose rate (ldr) brachytherapy of brain stem using iridium 192 (ir-192)

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a radiation therapy intervention or procedure of low dose rate (ldr) brachytherapy of brain stem using iridium 192 (ir-192). 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 D011B8Z

UNSPSC 85891129 Low dose rate (LDR) brachytherapy of brain stem using iridium 192 (Ir-192) is a Commodity code that shows no relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The single opportunity posted under this code in the source—Santa Clara County Health System's solicitation RFSQHHSFY270052 for temporary health professional staffing services across ancillary clinical categories—does not align with the code's nominal scope of specialized radiation oncology treatment. The staffing solicitation covers audiology, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, gastroenterology, and therapy services, among other ancillary roles, but does not reference brachytherapy procedures, radiation physics services, or the specialized clinical and equipment resources that the code's name indicates.

The mismatch between the code label and the actual work being tagged under it suggests either a cataloging error at the issuing body or a fundamental disconnect in how this Commodity code is being applied in state and local procurement systems. Business development professionals evaluating this code should treat the current signal as insufficient to warrant pursuit and should verify directly with Santa Clara County Health System or other health system buyers whether they intend brachytherapy procurement under this code going forward.