UNSPSC 85892247: High dose rate (hdr) brachytherapy of hypopharynx 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 hypopharynx 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 D91398Z

UNSPSC 85892247 High dose rate (hdr) brachytherapy of hypopharynx 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's technical definition points to a highly specific oncology treatment modality — internal radiation therapy targeting hypopharyngeal cancer using a particular isotope and delivery method. Recent opportunities posted under this code, however, involve temporary health professional staffing services across multiple clinical and ancillary categories, a category that falls outside the brachytherapy treatment scope the code nominally describes.

The County of Santa Clara Health System posted the only recent opportunity identified under this code: RFSQHHSFY270052, a request for qualifications (RFQ) for temporary health professional staffing across 13 categories including audiology, diagnostic imaging, gastroenterology, orthopedic, surgical/operating room, therapy services, and others, with a proposal due date of October 7, 2026. The Health System is establishing a non-exclusive, multiple-award vendor pool with no guaranteed work; placement on the Qualified List does not guarantee contract award or volume. This mismatch suggests either a data-entry error in the code assignment or a systemic tagging issue within Santa Clara County's procurement system. The code does not reflect relevant recent state and local procurement activity in brachytherapy or related radiation oncology services.