UNSPSC 85892117: Low dose rate (ldr) brachytherapy of nasopharynx using iridium 192 (ir-192)

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a radiation therapy intervention or procedure of low dose rate (ldr) brachytherapy of nasopharynx 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 D91DB8Z

UNSPSC 85892117 Low dose rate (LDR) brachytherapy of nasopharynx using iridium 192 (Ir-192), a Commodity code, nominally covers radiation oncology services for targeted cancer treatment. However, the recent state and local procurement activity under this code does not align with its stated scope. The only recent opportunity posted is a County of Santa Clara Health System RFQ (RFSQHHSFY270052) for temporary health professional staffing services across multiple 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 staffing solicitation bears no relationship to brachytherapy or radiation oncology, indicating a mismatch between the code's nominal description and the work actually being procured under it in the state and local market.

The code shows little relevant recent activity. The Santa Clara County Health System opportunity, posted July 7, 2026 with responses due October 7, 2026, is a non-exclusive, multiple-award qualification vehicle with no guaranteed work volume; the Health System may maintain a Qualified List for five years and contract with selected vendors as operational needs arise. This is the only documented state or local procurement under the code in the recent-opportunities dataset, suggesting either minimal purchasing volume under this specific commodity designation or systematic miscoding at the point of opportunity posting.