UNSPSC 85891527: Low dose rate (ldr) brachytherapy of abdomen lymphatics using palladium 103 (pd-103)

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a radiation therapy intervention or procedure of low dose rate (ldr) brachytherapy of abdomen lymphatics using palladium 103 (pd-103). 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 D716BBZ

UNSPSC 85891527 Low dose rate brachytherapy of abdomen lymphatics using palladium 103 (Pd-103), a Commodity code, shows a clear mismatch between its nominal scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The code's title describes a specific radiological cancer treatment modality, yet the single recent opportunity posted under it—Santa Clara County Health System's RFQ for temporary health professional staffing services (RFSQHHSFY270052, due October 7, 2026)—solicits temporary placement of clinical staff across thirteen ancillary categories including audiology, cardiology, radiology, gastroenterology, and therapy services, with no reference to brachytherapy or oncology-specific staffing. The Santa Clara solicitation establishes a non-exclusive, multiple-award qualified vendor pool with no guaranteed work and a five-year maintenance window; selected vendors will negotiate scope on a case-by-case basis as operational needs arise.

The geographic and issuing-body signals are limited by the single opportunity. Santa Clara County Health System is the only identified recent buyer under this code, and the posting provides no evidence of comparable brachytherapy-specific procurement activity elsewhere. The code itself likely sees minimal state and local use given the specialized nature of the treatment and the absence of additional opportunities in the source record. Firms pursuing state and local work under this code should verify whether recent postings have been miscoded by the issuing body or whether this commodity remains inactive in the state and local procurement market.