UNSPSC 85891817: High dose rate (hdr) brachytherapy of pineal body using iridium 192 (ir-192)

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a radiation therapy intervention or procedure of high dose rate (hdr) brachytherapy of pineal body 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 DG1198Z

UNSPSC 85891817 High dose rate brachytherapy of pineal body using iridium 192, a Commodity code, shows minimal recent state and local procurement activity aligned with its nominal scope. The single recent opportunity posted under this code—Santa Clara County Health System's RFSQHHSFY270052 for temporary health professional staffing services across ancillary clinical categories (audiology, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, gastroenterology, respiratory care, surgical/operating room, and therapy services, among others)—bears no connection to brachytherapy or oncology-specific radiation treatment. The mismatch suggests either a coding error in the procurement posting or the use of this code as a placeholder in the issuing body's taxonomy.

Santa Clara County Health System posted the temporary staffing RFQ with a response date of October 7, 2026, establishing a non-exclusive, multiple-award qualified vendor pool with no guaranteed work volume and a five-year maintenance window. This is not representative of what the code's name implies state and local governments buy. The code appears inactive for its intended purpose of brachytherapy services; firms evaluating this Commodity code should verify current activity through direct outreach to major academic medical centers and health systems in California and other states with oncology programs before committing pursuit resources.