UNSPSC 85892651: Low dose rate (ldr) brachytherapy of chest wall 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 chest wall 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 DB17B9Z

UNSPSC 85892651 Low dose rate (ldr) brachytherapy of chest wall using iodine 125 (i-125) is a Commodity code that appears to describe a specialized cancer treatment modality, but the recent state and local procurement activity posted under this code does not align with that clinical scope. The only recent opportunity tagged to this code is a temporary health professional staffing requisition from the County of Santa Clara Health System, which solicits vendor qualifications to staff ancillary clinical roles including audiology, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, gastroenterology, orthopedic, respiratory care, sterile processing, and therapy services — none of which involve brachytherapy or radiation oncology. This mismatch suggests either a data tagging error in the procurement notice or a fundamental misalignment between the UNSPSC code definition and how state and local health systems are using it in practice.

The County of Santa Clara Health System posted RFQ RFSQHHSFY270052 on July 7, 2026, with responses due October 7, 2026, to establish a non-exclusive, multiple-award qualified vendor pool for temporary staffing across thirteen health professional categories. The vehicle carries no guaranteed work volume; placement on the Qualified List does not obligate contract award, and the Health System may maintain the list for five years and draw from it as operational needs arise. Proposers may self-select the categories for which they submit qualifications, with independent evaluation by specialty. Because the posting does not reflect the code's nominal scope, the code shows little relevant recent activity for firms pursuing radiation oncology or brachytherapy service contracts with state and local health systems.