Q531 Service Code

Nephrology Medicine Services

Category: Medical, Dental, And Surgical Svcs

Contract Classification

Service Code

PSC Code Q531

Category: Medical, Dental, And Surgical Svcs

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Official PSC Description

Source: GSA PSC Manual, April 2025

📘 Source: GSA PSC Manual — April 2025 Edition
Nephrology Medicine Services

What This Code Covers

The following activities and items are classified under PSC code Q531:

  • Nephrologists (both MD’s and DO’s), Physician Assistants specializing in nephrology, Dialysis/hemodialysis technicians, contracted dialysis and hemodialysis service.

What This Code Does NOT Cover

The following are classified under different PSC codes:

  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (all specialties), Clinical Nurse Specialists, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Nursing/ Medical Assistants (all fall under Q401-Nursing), Pediatrics (Q516), Family & Internal Medicine Services (Q509), dialysis and nephrology specific equipment (6515 Medical & Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies), nephrology specific drugs and biologicals (6505 Drugs & Biologicals)

Contracting Officer Notes

No additional contracting officer notes are available for PSC code Q531.

How to Use PSC Code Q531 in Federal Contracting

PSC code Q531Nephrology Medicine Services — is used by federal contracting officers to classify service purchases. When an agency awards a contract for nephrology medicine services, they record PSC code Q531 in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS).

As a vendor, knowing this PSC code helps you find relevant opportunities. Search for active solicitations using PSC code Q531 on SAM.gov, or review historical awards on USASpending.gov to understand which agencies buy this service and at what contract values.

PSC code Q531 falls under the Medical, Dental, And Surgical Svcs category. Service codes like this one are used for professional services, IT, construction, and R&D contracts.

To find opportunities using this PSC code on SAM.gov:

Go to SAM.gov Contract Opportunities Advanced Search Filter by PSC Code Enter Code Search

You can also track historical spending patterns for PSC code Q531 on USASpending.gov. Filter by agency, fiscal year, and award type to identify your best customers and forecast future opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PSC code Q531?

PSC code Q531 — NEPHROLOGY MEDICINE SERVICES — is a federal Product and Service Code used to classify product or service purchases on government contracts. It falls under the Medical category and is used by contracting officers when reporting contract actions in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS).

How do I use PSC code Q531 in SAM.gov?

PSC codes are used by the government to describe what they are buying, not by vendors to register. However, understanding PSC code Q531 helps you identify which federal opportunities to pursue. Search for active opportunities using this PSC code on SAM.gov under Contract Opportunities, or use USASpending.gov to see historical contract awards under this code.

What types of contracts use PSC code Q531?

Federal agencies use PSC code Q531 (NEPHROLOGY MEDICINE SERVICES) when awarding contracts for nephrologists (both md’s and do’s), physician assistants specializing in nephrology, dialysis/hemodialysis technicians, . You can view all current and historical contract awards under this code on USASpending.gov.

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Related NAICS Codes

NAICS codes commonly associated with this PSC category

Source: U.S. Census Bureau NAICS 2022

$ Recent Federal Contract Activity

3

Contracts

0

Task Order Vehicles

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Who Buys This?

Top federal agencies awarding contracts under this PSC code

1

Department of Health and Human Services

2 contracts

2

Department of Veterans Affairs

1 contracts

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