UNSPSC 85891367: Beam radiation of mandible using heavy particles (protons,ions)

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a radiation therapy intervention or procedure of beam radiation of mandible using heavy particles (protons,ions)beam radiation of mandible using heavy particles (protons, ions). 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 DP034ZZ

UNSPSC 85891367 Beam radiation of mandible using heavy particles (protons, ions) is a Commodity code whose nominal scope—specialized radiation oncology for mandibular tumors—shows no alignment with the recent state and local procurement activity posted under it. The County of Santa Clara Health System's July 2026 solicitation (RFSQHHSFY270052) seeking temporary health professional staffing across ancillary clinical categories including audiology, diagnostic imaging, respiratory care, sterile processing, and therapy services represents the available recent opportunity under this code, but the work being solicited bears no relation to proton or ion beam radiation therapy. The mismatch suggests either a tagging error in the procurement system or a fundamental misalignment between the UNSPSC classification and the actual service being requested.

No recent state and local procurement activity relevant to beam radiation therapy for mandibular conditions is evident in the source data. The single opportunity posted under this code addresses temporary clinical staffing across non-physician ancillary specialties, a category entirely distinct from specialized cancer treatment services. Practitioners evaluating this code should treat it as dormant for state and local procurement purposes and verify with issuing bodies whether mandibular radiation oncology services are actually being procured under alternative codes or through different contracting mechanisms.