UNSPSC 85892508: Low dose rate (ldr) brachytherapy of chest using californium 252 (cf-252)

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a radiation therapy intervention or procedure of low dose rate (ldr) brachytherapy of chest using californium 252 (cf-252). 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 DW12BCZ

UNSPSC 85892508 Low dose rate (LDR) brachytherapy of chest using californium 252 (Cf-252) is a Commodity code that describes a specialized radiation oncology procedure. The recent state and local contract opportunity tagged under this code shows a significant mismatch: the County of Santa Clara Health System's RFSQHHSFY270052, posted July 7, 2026, solicits temporary health professional staffing services across thirteen ancillary clinical categories including audiology, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, gastroenterology, orthopedic, respiratory care, and therapy services. This RFQ establishes a non-exclusive, multiple-award qualified vendor pool with no guaranteed work volume, allowing vendors to propose for all or specific health professional categories. The pool will be maintained for up to five years, with contract terms and scope of services negotiated on a case-by-case basis between the Health System and selected vendors as operational needs arise.

The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its nominal scope — specialized brachytherapy services using californium-252 do not align with the temporary health professional staffing acquisition posted under this code number. Geographic activity is represented by Santa Clara County, California, based on the single identified solicitation, with response deadline of October 7, 2026. The Health System is the sole identified issuing body. The mismatch between the code's stated scope and the actual procurement being bought suggests either a coding error in the state or local procurement system or that this code receives minimal relevant activity in the state and local market.