HL7 v2.6 Vocabulary
0.2.0 - ci-build

HL7 v2.6 Vocabulary, published by HL7/FO. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 0.2.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/frankoemig/hl7.v2.terminology.v26/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

## ValueSet: Route of Administration (2.6 - 3.0.2) (Experimental)

Official URL: http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/ValueSet/hl7VSrouteOfAdministration | Version: 3.0.2
Active as of 2026-03-13 | Computable Name: Hl7VSrouteOfAdministration
Other Identifiers: OID:2.16.840.1.113883.21.92, urn:ietf:rfc:3986#Uniform Resource Identifier (URI)#http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/ValueSet/v2-0162
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Value Set of codes that specify the route of administration.

References

This value set is not used here; it may be used elsewhere (e.g. specifications and/or implementations that use this content)

### Logical Definition (CLD)

- Include all codes defined in `http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` version 📍3.0.2

### Expansion

Expansion performed internally based on codesystem Route of Administration (2.6 - 3.0.2) v3.0.2 (CodeSystem)

This value set contains 47 concepts

System | Code | Display (en) | Inactive | Definition | status | JSON | XML
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | AP | Apply Externally |  | Apply Externally |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | B | Buccal |  | Buccal |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | DT | Dental |  | Dental |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | EP | Epidural |  | Epidural |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | ET | Endotrachial Tube | inactive | Endotrachial Tube | inactive |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | GTT | Gastrostomy Tube |  | Gastrostomy Tube |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | GU | GU Irrigant |  | GU Irrigant |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | IA | Intra-arterial |  | Intra-arterial |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | IB | Intrabursal |  | Intrabursal |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | IC | Intracardiac |  | Intracardiac |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | ICV | Intracervical (uterus) |  | Intracervical (uterus) |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | ID | Intradermal |  | Intradermal |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | IH | Inhalation |  | Inhalation |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | IHA | Intrahepatic Artery |  | Intrahepatic Artery |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | IM | Intramuscular |  | Intramuscular |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | IMR | Immerse (Soak) Body Part |  | Immerse (Soak) Body Part |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | IN | Intranasal |  | Intranasal |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | IO | Intraocular |  | Intraocular |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | IP | Intraperitoneal |  | Intraperitoneal |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | IS | Intrasynovial |  | Intrasynovial |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | IT | Intrathecal |  | Intrathecal |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | IU | Intrauterine |  | Intrauterine |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | IV | Intravenous |  | Intravenous |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | MM | Mucous Membrane |  | Mucous Membrane |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | MTH | Mouth/Throat |  | Mouth/Throat |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | NG | Nasogastric |  | Nasogastric |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | NP | Nasal Prongs | inactive | Nasal Prongs | inactive |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | NS | Nasal |  | Nasal |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | NT | Nasotrachial Tube |  | Nasotrachial Tube |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | OP | Ophthalmic |  | Ophthalmic |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | OT | Otic |  | Otic |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | OTH | Other/Miscellaneous |  | Other/Miscellaneous |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | PF | Perfusion |  | Perfusion |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | PO | Oral |  | Oral |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | PR | Rectal |  | Rectal |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | RM | Rebreather Mask | inactive | Rebreather Mask | inactive |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | SC | Subcutaneous |  | Subcutaneous |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | SD | Soaked Dressing |  | Soaked Dressing |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | SL | Sublingual |  | Sublingual |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | TD | Transdermal |  | Transdermal |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | TL | Translingual |  | Translingual |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | TP | Topical |  | Topical |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | TRA | Tracheostomy | inactive | Tracheostomy | inactive |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | UR | Urethral |  | Urethral |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | VG | Vaginal |  | Vaginal |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | VM | Ventimask |  | Ventimask |  |  |
`http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/routeOfAdministration` | WND | Wound |  | Wound |  |  |

Explanation of the columns that may appear on this page:

Level | A few code lists that FHIR defines are hierarchical - each code is assigned a level. In this scheme, some codes are under other codes, and imply that the code they are under also applies
System | The source of the definition of the code (when the value set draws in codes defined elsewhere)
Code | The code (used as the code in the resource instance)
Display | The display (used in the display element of a Coding). If there is no display, implementers should not simply display the code, but map the concept into their application
Definition | An explanation of the meaning of the concept
Comments | Additional notes about how to use the code