UNSPSC 85892116: Low dose rate (ldr) brachytherapy of nasopharynx using iodine 125 (i-125)

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a radiation therapy intervention or procedure of low dose rate (ldr) brachytherapy of nasopharynx using iodine 125 (i-125). 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 D91DB9Z

UNSPSC 85892116 Low dose rate brachytherapy of nasopharynx using iodine 125, a Commodity code, shows a significant mismatch between its nominal scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally describes a highly specialized oncological radiation therapy procedure, yet the single recent opportunity tagged under it—County of Santa Clara Health System's RFQ for temporary health professional staffing services (RFSQHHSRF270052, due October 7, 2026)—concerns clinical staffing across ancillary categories including audiology, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, gastroenterology, orthopedics, respiratory care, sterile processing, and surgical services, with no mention of brachytherapy or radiation oncology. The mismatch suggests either a cataloging error in the source system or that this Commodity code is not currently being used as intended by state and local buyers.

The single recent opportunity does not support characterization of issuing-body patterns, geographic concentration, or typical procurement scope under this code. The County of Santa Clara Health System's staffing solicitation is a non-exclusive, multiple-award vehicle establishing a five-year qualified vendor list with no guaranteed work volume, but it bears no clear relationship to brachytherapy service delivery. No additional recent opportunities appear in the source to establish baseline activity or geographic spread. The code currently shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its stated commodity definition.