UNSPSC 85893312: Beam radiation of colon using electrons

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a radiation therapy intervention or procedure of beam radiation of colon using electrons. 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 DD053ZZ

UNSPSC 85893312 Beam radiation of colon using electrons is a Commodity code that describes a specialized form of cancer treatment delivery; however, the recent state and local contracting activity tagged under this code shows little relevance to its nominal scope. Boswell, Mississippi posted a Request for Qualifications and Proposals (RFQP 3382-26-R-RFQP-00005-V01) in April 2026 seeking an Occupational Therapist position — a professional services hire with no connection to radiation oncology or beam therapy. This mismatch suggests either a data-tagging error in the state and local procurement system or a broad miscoding of healthcare staffing solicitations under clinical treatment codes. The code shows no recent state and local opportunities for the actual procurement of electron beam radiation therapy services or related clinical equipment and supplies that would align with its technical definition.

The single recorded opportunity under this code—Boswell's occupational therapist staffing RFQP with a due date of April 24, 2026—does not represent actionable activity for vendors in radiation therapy, oncology equipment, or related specialized medical services. Given the absence of relevant recent opportunities and the apparent miscoding of the one record present, business development professionals should treat this code as inactive for state and local procurement purposes at present. Firms in oncology or radiation therapy should monitor the code for future activity but should not invest significant pre-bid effort on the basis of current signals.