UNSPSC 85893205: Low dose rate (ldr) brachytherapy of rectum 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 rectum 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 DD17B8Z

UNSPSC 85893205 Low dose rate (ldr) brachytherapy of rectum using iridium 192 (ir-192) is a Commodity code that describes a highly specialized radiation oncology procedure. The recent state and local activity under this code does not reflect the therapeutic medical service the code nominally covers. The single identifiable recent opportunity — a Santa Clara County Health System RFQ for temporary health professional staffing services posted July 7, 2026 — addresses ancillary clinical staffing across audiology, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, gastroenterology, orthopedic, respiratory care, surgical services, therapy, and related categories, with no mention of brachytherapy, radiation oncology, or cancer treatment services. This code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its actual scope of work.

The mismatch between the code's designation and the actual procurement posted suggests either a cataloging error in the state or local system or misapplication of the UNSPSC taxonomy to this particular solicitation. Vendors pursuing brachytherapy service delivery, radiation oncology staffing, or related cancer care services should verify the accurate code assignment before bidding and confirm with the issuing body whether this code reflects their actual procurement interest or whether opportunities under this code are rare in the current state and local market.