UNSPSC 85893535: High dose rate (hdr) brachytherapy of abdomen using iridium 192 (ir-192)

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a radiation therapy intervention or procedure of high dose rate (hdr) brachytherapy of abdomen 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 DW1398Z

UNSPSC 85893535 High dose rate brachytherapy of abdomen using iridium 192 (Ir-192), a Commodity code, shows no recent state and local procurement activity aligned with its nominal scope. The single recent opportunity tagged under this code—Santa Clara County Health System's RFQ for temporary health professional staffing services (due October 7, 2026)—is unrelated to brachytherapy or radiation oncology services. The Health System's solicitation covers ancillary clinical staffing across audiology, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, gastroenterology, orthopedics, respiratory care, surgical services, and therapy categories, with no mention of brachytherapy equipment, treatment planning, or specialized oncology staffing. The mismatch between the code's definition and the actual work being bought suggests either a coding error in the opportunity posting or limited current state and local demand for this specialized cancer treatment modality through conventional procurement channels.

No representative opportunities in the recent-opportunities block support meaningful market characterization for brachytherapy services under this code. State and local health systems may acquire brachytherapy capability through different procurement vehicles—capital equipment purchases, clinical service agreements, or physician credentialing rather than temporary staffing RFQs—or may rely on existing relationships with regional cancer centers. Until recent activity shows state or local governments actively soliciting brachytherapy planning, equipment maintenance, or treatment-delivery services under this or related codes, the code presents minimal pursuit opportunity.