UNSPSC 85891506: Low dose rate (ldr) brachytherapy of inguinal lymphatics using cesium 137 (cs-137)

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 cesium 137 (cs-137). 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 D718B7Z

UNSPSC 85891506 Low dose rate (ldr) brachytherapy of inguinal lymphatics using cesium 137 (cs-137) is a Commodity code. The recent state and local procurement activity under this code shows a significant mismatch between the code's nominal scope and actual buying patterns. The single recent opportunity in the record — County of Santa Clara Health System's RFQ RFSQHHSFY270052 for temporary health professional staffing services — does not align with brachytherapy procurement. The Health System is establishing a qualified vendor pool for ancillary clinical staffing across 13 categories including audiology, diagnostic imaging, respiratory care, sterile processing, therapy services, and surgical support roles. The solicitation explicitly excludes nursing, physician, and non-clinical staffing. This is a non-exclusive, multiple-award qualification vehicle with no guaranteed work; the Health System may maintain the Qualified List for five years and draw from it as operational needs arise.

The geographic and activity data in recent postings provide insufficient evidence of active state and local procurement under this code's stated clinical scope. The single opportunity represents temporary staffing qualification rather than brachytherapy equipment, supplies, or direct clinical procedures. The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its nominal description of cesium-137 brachytherapy services. County of Santa Clara Health System posted the staffing RFQ on July 7, 2026, with proposals due October 7, 2026, requiring electronic submission. Vendors may self-select categories and submit qualifications for single specialties without penalty, with independent evaluation by category and no guaranteed placement or contract volume.