UNSPSC 85893948: Low dose rate (ldr) brachytherapy of ovary using palladium 103 (pd-103)

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a radiation therapy intervention or procedure of low dose rate (ldr) brachytherapy of ovary using palladium 103 (pd-103). 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 DU10BBZ

UNSPSC 85893948 Low dose rate brachytherapy of ovary using palladium 103 (Pd-103) is a Commodity code that shows no recent state and local procurement activity aligned with its nominal scope. The single recent opportunity posted under this code—Santa Clara County Health System's temporary health professional staffing vehicle (RFSQHHSFY270052, RFQ due October 7, 2026)—solicits staffing in ancillary clinical categories including audiology, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, orthopedic, respiratory care, sterile processing, surgical and operating room services, and therapy services, none of which relate to brachytherapy or oncology treatment delivery. The Health System explicitly excludes nursing, physician, and non-clinical staffing from the solicitation.

The mismatch between the code's specialized oncology focus and the actual procurement activity suggests either a tagging error or a temporary vacancy in recent brachytherapy-specific solicitations under this code. Santa Clara County Health System is the sole issuing body reflected in the recent-opportunities record, and it is pursuing a non-exclusive, multiple-award qualification vehicle with no guaranteed work volume and a five-year vendor list duration. No geographic spread across multiple jurisdictions is evident from the available recent activity. Business development teams should verify whether state and local health systems and cancer centers are actively soliciting brachytherapy services and equipment under related or parent codes, or confirm the accuracy of this code assignment before committing pursuit resources.