UNSPSC 85891237: Beam radiation of skull using electrons

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a radiation therapy intervention or procedure of beam radiation of skull using electrons. 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 DP003ZZ

UNSPSC 85891237 Beam radiation of skull using electrons is a Commodity code that shows a significant mismatch between its nominal scope—a highly specialized clinical procedure involving electron-beam radiation therapy—and the recent state and local procurement activity tagged under it. The most recent opportunity available under this code is the County of Santa Clara Health System's solicitation for temporary health professional staffing services across ancillary clinical categories, posted in July 2026. This staffing vehicle includes positions in Audiology, Cardiology and Vascular, Diagnostic Imaging/Radiology, Gastroenterology, Health Services Assistant, Medical Social Worker, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Patient Transporter, Respiratory Care, Sterile Processing, Surgical/Operating Room/Labor and Delivery, and Therapy Services—none of which directly correspond to beam radiation services or the clinical delivery of skull radiation procedures.

The County of Santa Clara Health System is the sole issuing body with recent activity reflected in this code. The staffing solicitation (RFSQHHSFY270052) is structured as a non-exclusive, multiple-award qualified vendor pool with a response deadline of October 7, 2026, and allows proposers to self-select and bid on all or specific health professional categories without penalty. The Health System may maintain the Qualified List for five years and will contract with selected vendors as operational needs arise, though placement on the list carries no guarantee of work. This solicitation is limited to ancillary clinical staffing and explicitly excludes nursing, physician, and other non-clinical personnel. The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its intended scope of specialized radiation oncology services; the tagged opportunity reflects general temporary clinical staffing procurement rather than beam radiation therapy capability or equipment.