UNSPSC 85892217: Low dose rate (ldr) brachytherapy of tongue 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 tongue 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 D915B8Z

UNSPSC 85892217 Low dose rate (LDR) brachytherapy of tongue using iridium 192 (IR-192) is a Commodity code with minimal recent state and local procurement activity. The single posted opportunity under this code does not align with its clinical scope; the County of Santa Clara Health System's July 2026 solicitation targets temporary health professional staffing across ancillary clinical categories (audiology, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, gastroenterology, orthopedic, respiratory care, sterile processing, surgical and operating room services, and therapy services), but does not reference brachytherapy, radiation oncology, or specialized cancer treatment services. The mismatch suggests either a coding error in the opportunity posting or that this Commodity designation sees negligible authentic state and local procurement volume.

The Santa Clara County Health System RFQ (RFSQHHSFY270052) remains the only recent posting tied to this code and closed on October 7, 2026. It established a non-exclusive qualified-vendor pool for up to five years with no guaranteed work; selected vendors are contracted on a case-by-case basis as operational needs arise. The solicitation accepted proposals for single or multiple health professional categories independently, with qualifications and scope negotiated per vendor. No other state or local issuing bodies have posted opportunities under this code within the recent window. Absent evidence of active procurement demand for brachytherapy services under this specific code, vendors should investigate whether state and local healthcare systems source radiation oncology or specialized cancer treatment services through higher-tier UNSPSC families, direct service contracts with oncology departments, or specialized clinical staffing codes rather than this Commodity classification.