UNSPSC 85891917: High dose rate (hdr) brachytherapy of head and neck 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 head and neck 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 DW1198Z

UNSPSC 85891917 High dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy of head and neck using iridium 192 (Ir-192) is a Commodity code that shows a mismatch between its nominal scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The code describes a specialized radiation-oncology treatment modality, yet the single recent opportunity in the dataset — Santa Clara County Health System's RFSQHHSFY270052, posted July 7, 2026 — solicits temporary health professional staffing services across ancillary clinical categories (audiology, radiology, respiratory care, sterile processing, surgical operating room, and therapy services) with no reference to brachytherapy or oncology services. The Santa Clara posting is a non-exclusive, multiple-award qualification vehicle with no guaranteed work volume; selected vendors establish placement on a Qualified List that the Health System may maintain for five years and draw from as operational needs arise.

The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with HDR brachytherapy procurement. The single posted opportunity is unrelated to the code's stated scope and reflects state and local demand for temporary clinical-support staffing rather than oncology equipment, supplies, or services. A business development professional pursuing radiation-oncology or brachytherapy-related contracts should not rely on this code for market intelligence or opportunity tracking at this time.