UNSPSC 85891505: Low dose rate (ldr) brachytherapy of inguinal lymphatics 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 inguinal lymphatics 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 D718B8Z

UNSPSC 85891505 Low dose rate (ldr) brachytherapy of inguinal lymphatics using iridium 192 (ir-192) is a Commodity code that, based on recent state and local solicitation activity, shows a mismatch between its nominal scope and actual procurement practice. The code's technical name describes a specialized radiation oncology procedure, yet the only recent opportunity identified under this code is a general temporary health professional staffing solicitation with no connection to brachytherapy services. The County of Santa Clara Health System's RFQ for temporary staffing across ancillary clinical categories—audiology, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, gastroenterology, orthopedics, respiratory care, sterile processing, surgical services, and therapy—does not align with the specialized oncology intervention the code nominally describes. This mismatch suggests either a tagging error in the source data or that this code sees minimal relevant activity in state and local procurement.

The geographic spread and recent opportunity pattern reflect limited actionable intelligence for vendors. The single recent opportunity is sourced from Santa Clara County, California, but it does not represent actual brachytherapy procurement. The County of Santa Clara Health System is establishing a non-exclusive, multiple-award qualified vendor pool for temporary health professionals with a proposal due date of October 7, 2026; placement on the Qualified List does not guarantee contract award or work volume, and the Health System may maintain the list for five years. Without additional recent solicitations specifically targeting low-dose-rate brachytherapy services or related oncology staffing, this code shows little relevant recent activity in state and local markets and should be approached with caution pending clarification of its actual procurement use.