UNSPSC 85891908: Low dose rate (ldr) brachytherapy of head and neck using californium 252 (cf-252)

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a radiation therapy intervention or procedure of low dose rate (ldr) brachytherapy of head and neck using californium 252 (cf-252). 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 DW11BCZ

UNSPSC 85891908 Low dose rate (LDR) brachytherapy of head and neck using californium 252 (Cf-252) is a Commodity code that shows a significant mismatch between its nominal scope and actual state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a specialized radiotherapy technique using radioactive material for oncology treatment, but the single recent state and local opportunity posted under this code is unrelated to brachytherapy, radiotherapy, or oncology services. The County of Santa Clara Health System solicitation (RFSQHHSFY270052, RFQ, due October 7, 2026) seeks temporary health professional staffing services across thirteen ancillary clinical categories—Audiology, Cardiology and Vascular, Diagnostic Imaging/Radiology, Gastroenterology, Health Services Assistant, Medical Social Worker, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Patient Transporter, Respiratory Care, Sterile Processing, Surgical/Operating Room/Labor and Delivery, and Therapy Services. This temporary staffing vehicle bears no connection to brachytherapy procurement or oncology radiation therapy.

The mismatch between the code's medical-physics scope and the staffing-services opportunity suggests either a tagging error in the source data or minimal current state and local procurement activity under this Commodity code's intended scope. No recent opportunities soliciting brachytherapy equipment, supplies, training, or related services appear in the available records. State and local health systems and special-purpose districts do procure oncology equipment and services, but this particular code shows little or no relevant recent activity in the state and local market as of October 2026.