UNSPSC 85892669: High dose rate (hdr) brachytherapy of mediastinum using iodine 125 (i-125)

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a radiation therapy intervention or procedure of high dose rate (hdr) brachytherapy of mediastinum 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 DB1699Z

UNSPSC 85892669 High dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy of mediastinum using iodine 125 (I-125) is a Commodity code that shows no recent state and local procurement activity aligned with its nominal scope. The single opportunity posted under this code—County of Santa Clara Health System RFQ RFSQHHSFY270052, due October 7, 2026—solicits temporary health professional staffing services across 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) and bears no material relationship to specialized brachytherapy treatment procedures. The mismatch between the code's specificity as a cancer-treatment modality and the staffing-services nature of the posted opportunity suggests either a cataloging error or abandonment of this code in state and local procurement practice.

Given the absence of opportunities genuinely aligned with the code's stated scope, pursuit under this code is not warranted at this time. Firms offering brachytherapy equipment, treatment planning software, or specialized clinical services should monitor state health system RFPs and oncology-focused facility modernization solicitations directly rather than rely on this code classification.