UNSPSC 85893530: Low dose rate (ldr) brachytherapy of abdomen using cesium 137 (cs-137)

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a radiation therapy intervention or procedure of low dose rate (ldr) brachytherapy of abdomen using cesium 137 (cs-137). 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 DW13B7Z

UNSPSC 85893530 Low dose rate (LDR) brachytherapy of abdomen using cesium 137 (Cs-137) is a Commodity code that shows no recent state and local procurement activity aligned with its nominal scope. The single posted opportunity under this code — County of Santa Clara Health System solicitation RFSQHHSFY270052 for 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) — is unrelated to brachytherapy procedures and appears to reflect a classification mismatch in the source database.

The Santa Clara Health System RFQ, due October 7, 2026, establishes a non-exclusive, multiple-award qualified vendor pool with no guaranteed work volume and a potential five-year term. Proposals are evaluated independently by category, and proposers may self-select all or specific health professional categories without penalty. This code carries no actionable signal for vendors pursuing brachytherapy services or radiation oncology contracting with state and local health systems.