HL7 v2.7.1 Vocabulary
0.1.0 - ci-build
HL7 v2.7.1 Vocabulary, published by HL7/FO. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 0.1.0 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.v271/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions
| Active as of 2026-01-27 |
<CodeSystem xmlns="http://hl7.org/fhir">
<id value="risks"/>
<text>
<status value="generated"/>
<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><ul><li>Include all codes defined in <a href="CodeSystem-risks.html"><code>http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/risks</code></a></li></ul></div>
</text>
<extension
url="http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/StructureDefinition/codesystem-v2versionCreated">
<valueString value="2.7.1"/>
</extension>
<extension
url="http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/StructureDefinition/codesystem-versionHistory">
<valueString value="generate correct history somehow"/>
</extension>
<extension
url="http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/StructureDefinition/codesystem-tableNo">
<valueString value="0489"/>
</extension>
<url value="http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/risks"/>
<identifier>
<system value="urn:ietf:rfc:3986"/>
<value value="urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.18.313"/>
</identifier>
<version value="1.0.0"/>
<name value="Risks"/>
<title value="Risk Codes (2.7.1 - 1.0.0)"/>
<status value="active"/>
<experimental value="true"/>
<date value="2026-01-27T19:48:36+00:00"/>
<publisher value="HL7/FO"/>
<contact>
<name value="HL7/FO"/>
<telecom>
<system value="url"/>
<value value="http://www.hl7.org"/>
</telecom>
</contact>
<description
value="Code system of concepts specifying any known or suspected specimen hazards, e.g., exceptionally infectious agent or blood from a hepatitis patient. Used in HL7 Version 2.x messaging in the SPM and PAC segments."/>
<copyright value="HL7 Inc., 2026"/>
<caseSensitive value="true"/>
<compositional value="false"/>
<content value="complete"/>
<property>
<code value="versionIntroduced"/>
<uri
value="http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/Property#versionIntroduced"/>
<description value="version when was this code introduced"/>
<type value="string"/>
</property>
<property>
<code value="versionDeprecated"/>
<uri
value="http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/Property#versionDeprecated"/>
<description value="version when was this code deprecated"/>
<type value="string"/>
</property>
<property>
<code value="status"/>
<uri value="http://hl7.org/fhir/concept-properties#status"/>
<description
value="A code that indicates the status of the concept. Typical values are active, experimental, deprecated, and retired"/>
<type value="code"/>
</property>
<property>
<code value="comment"/>
<uri
value="http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/Property#comment"/>
<description
value="A string that provides additional detail pertinent to the use or understanding of the concept"/>
<type value="string"/>
</property>
<property>
<code value="usage"/>
<uri
value="http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/Property#usage"/>
<description value="usage notes for this code"/>
<type value="string"/>
</property>
<property>
<code value="modified"/>
<uri
value="http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/Property#modified"/>
<description value="date of last modification"/>
<type value="dateTime"/>
</property>
<concept>
<code value="AGG"/>
<display value="Aggressive"/>
<definition value="Aggressive"/>
<property>
<code value="usage"/>
<valueString
value="A danger that can be associated with certain living subjects, including humans."/>
</property>
<property>
<code value="versionIntroduced"/>
<valueString value="2.5"/>
</property>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="BHZ"/>
<display value="Biohazard"/>
<definition value="Biohazard"/>
<property>
<code value="usage"/>
<valueString
value="Material contains microorganisms that are an environmental hazard. Must be handled with special care."/>
</property>
<property>
<code value="versionIntroduced"/>
<valueString value="2.5"/>
</property>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="BIO"/>
<display value="Biological"/>
<definition value="Biological"/>
<property>
<code value="usage"/>
<valueString
value="The dangers associated with normal biological materials. I.e. potential risk of unknown infections. Routine biological materials from living subjects."/>
</property>
<property>
<code value="versionIntroduced"/>
<valueString value="2.5"/>
</property>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="COR"/>
<display value="Corrosive"/>
<definition value="Corrosive"/>
<property>
<code value="usage"/>
<valueString
value="Material is corrosive and may cause severe injury to skin, mucous membranes and eyes. Avoid any unprotected contact."/>
</property>
<property>
<code value="versionIntroduced"/>
<valueString value="2.5"/>
</property>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="ESC"/>
<display value="Escape Risk"/>
<definition value="Escape Risk"/>
<property>
<code value="usage"/>
<valueString
value="The entity is at risk for escaping from containment or control."/>
</property>
<property>
<code value="versionIntroduced"/>
<valueString value="2.5"/>
</property>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="EXP"/>
<display value="Explosive"/>
<definition value="Explosive"/>
<property>
<code value="usage"/>
<valueString
value="Material is an explosive mixture. Keep away from fire, sparks, and heat."/>
</property>
<property>
<code value="versionIntroduced"/>
<valueString value="2.5"/>
</property>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="IFL"/>
<display value="MaterialDangerInflammable"/>
<definition value="MaterialDangerInflammable"/>
<property>
<code value="usage"/>
<valueString
value="Material is highly inflammable and in certain mixtures (with air) may lead to explosions. Keep away from fire, sparks and excessive heat."/>
</property>
<property>
<code value="versionIntroduced"/>
<valueString value="2.5"/>
</property>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="INF"/>
<display value="MaterialDangerInfectious"/>
<definition value="MaterialDangerInfectious"/>
<property>
<code value="usage"/>
<valueString
value="Material known to be infectious with human pathogenic microorganisms. Those who handle this material must take precautions for their protection."/>
</property>
<property>
<code value="versionIntroduced"/>
<valueString value="2.5"/>
</property>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="INJ"/>
<display value="Injury Hazard"/>
<definition value="Injury Hazard"/>
<property>
<code value="usage"/>
<valueString
value="Material is solid and sharp (e.g., cannulas.) Dispose in hard container."/>
</property>
<property>
<code value="versionIntroduced"/>
<valueString value="2.5"/>
</property>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="POI"/>
<display value="Poison"/>
<definition value="Poison"/>
<property>
<code value="usage"/>
<valueString
value="Material is poisonous to humans and/or animals. Special care must be taken to avoid incorporation, even of small amounts."/>
</property>
<property>
<code value="versionIntroduced"/>
<valueString value="2.5"/>
</property>
</concept>
<concept>
<code value="RAD"/>
<display value="Radioactive"/>
<definition value="Radioactive"/>
<property>
<code value="usage"/>
<valueString
value="Material is a source for ionizing radiation and must be handled with special care to avoid injury of those who handle it and to avoid environmental hazards."/>
</property>
<property>
<code value="versionIntroduced"/>
<valueString value="2.5"/>
</property>
</concept>
</CodeSystem>