{
  "resourceType" : "CodeSystem",
  "id" : "bodySite",
  "text" : {
    "status" : "generated",
    "div" : "<div xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml\"><ul><li>Include all codes defined in <a href=\"CodeSystem-bodySite.html\"><code>http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/bodySite</code></a></li></ul></div>"
  },
  "extension" : [{
    "url" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/StructureDefinition/codesystem-v2versionCreated",
    "valueString" : "2.8.1"
  },
  {
    "url" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/StructureDefinition/codesystem-versionHistory",
    "valueString" : "generate correct history somehow"
  },
  {
    "url" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/StructureDefinition/codesystem-tableNo",
    "valueString" : "0163"
  }],
  "url" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/bodySite",
  "identifier" : [{
    "system" : "urn:ietf:rfc:3986",
    "value" : "urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.18.81"
  },
  {
    "system" : "urn:ietf:rfc:3986",
    "value" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/v2-0163"
  }],
  "version" : "1.2.0",
  "name" : "BodySite",
  "title" : "Body Site (2.8.1 - 1.2.0)",
  "status" : "active",
  "experimental" : true,
  "date" : "2026-03-13T11:11:38+00:00",
  "publisher" : "HL7/FO",
  "contact" : [{
    "name" : "HL7/FO",
    "telecom" : [{
      "system" : "url",
      "value" : "http://www.hl7.org"
    }]
  }],
  "description" : "HL7-defined code system of concepts that specify a body site from which a specimen is obtained.  Used in HL7 Version 2.x messaging in the OBX and CH7 segments.",
  "copyright" : "HL7 Inc., 2026",
  "caseSensitive" : true,
  "compositional" : false,
  "content" : "complete",
  "property" : [{
    "code" : "versionIntroduced",
    "uri" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/Property#versionIntroduced",
    "description" : "version when was this code introduced",
    "type" : "string"
  },
  {
    "code" : "versionDeprecated",
    "uri" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/Property#versionDeprecated",
    "description" : "version when was this code deprecated",
    "type" : "string"
  },
  {
    "code" : "status",
    "uri" : "http://hl7.org/fhir/concept-properties#status",
    "description" : "A code that indicates the status of the concept. Typical values are active, experimental, deprecated, and retired",
    "type" : "code"
  },
  {
    "code" : "comment",
    "uri" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/Property#comment",
    "description" : "A string that provides additional detail pertinent to the use or understanding of the concept",
    "type" : "string"
  },
  {
    "code" : "usage",
    "uri" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/Property#usage",
    "description" : "usage notes for this code",
    "type" : "string"
  },
  {
    "code" : "modified",
    "uri" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/Property#modified",
    "description" : "date of last modification",
    "type" : "dateTime"
  }],
  "concept" : [{
    "code" : "BE",
    "display" : "Bilateral Ears",
    "definition" : "Bilateral Ears",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "BN",
    "display" : "Bilateral Nares",
    "definition" : "Bilateral Nares",
    "designation" : [{
      "language" : "de",
      "value" : "Beide Nasenlöcher"
    }],
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "BU",
    "display" : "Buttock",
    "definition" : "Buttock",
    "designation" : [{
      "language" : "de",
      "value" : "Gesäß"
    }],
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "CT",
    "display" : "Chest Tube",
    "definition" : "Chest Tube",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "LA",
    "display" : "Left Arm",
    "definition" : "Left Arm",
    "designation" : [{
      "language" : "de",
      "value" : "linker Arm"
    }],
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "LAC",
    "display" : "Left Anterior Chest",
    "definition" : "Left Anterior Chest",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "LACF",
    "display" : "Left Antecubital Fossa",
    "definition" : "Left Antecubital Fossa",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "LD",
    "display" : "Left Deltoid",
    "definition" : "Left Deltoid",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "LE",
    "display" : "Left Ear",
    "definition" : "Left Ear",
    "designation" : [{
      "language" : "de",
      "value" : "linkes Ohr"
    }],
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "LEJ",
    "display" : "Left External Jugular",
    "definition" : "Left External Jugular",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "LF",
    "display" : "Left Foot",
    "definition" : "Left Foot",
    "designation" : [{
      "language" : "de",
      "value" : "linker Fuß"
    }],
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "LG",
    "display" : "Left Gluteus Medius",
    "definition" : "Left Gluteus Medius",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "LH",
    "display" : "Left Hand",
    "definition" : "Left Hand",
    "designation" : [{
      "language" : "de",
      "value" : "linke Hand"
    }],
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "LIJ",
    "display" : "Left Internal Jugular",
    "definition" : "Left Internal Jugular",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "LLAQ",
    "display" : "Left Lower Abd Quadrant",
    "definition" : "Left Lower Abd Quadrant",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "LLFA",
    "display" : "Left Lower Forearm",
    "definition" : "Left Lower Forearm",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "LMFA",
    "display" : "Left Mid Forearm",
    "definition" : "Left Mid Forearm",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "LN",
    "display" : "Left Naris",
    "definition" : "Left Naris",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "LPC",
    "display" : "Left Posterior Chest",
    "definition" : "Left Posterior Chest",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "LSC",
    "display" : "Left Subclavian",
    "definition" : "Left Subclavian",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "LT",
    "display" : "Left Thigh",
    "definition" : "Left Thigh",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "LUA",
    "display" : "Left Upper Arm",
    "definition" : "Left Upper Arm",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "LUAQ",
    "display" : "Left Upper Abd Quadrant",
    "definition" : "Left Upper Abd Quadrant",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "LUFA",
    "display" : "Left Upper Forearm",
    "definition" : "Left Upper Forearm",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "LVG",
    "display" : "Left Ventragluteal",
    "definition" : "Left Ventragluteal",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "LVL",
    "display" : "Left Vastus Lateralis",
    "definition" : "Left Vastus Lateralis",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "NB",
    "display" : "Nebulized",
    "definition" : "Nebulized",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "OD",
    "display" : "Right Eye",
    "definition" : "Right Eye",
    "designation" : [{
      "language" : "de",
      "value" : "rechtes Auge"
    }],
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "OS",
    "display" : "Left Eye",
    "definition" : "Left Eye",
    "designation" : [{
      "language" : "de",
      "value" : "linkes Auge"
    }],
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "OU",
    "display" : "Bilateral Eyes",
    "definition" : "Bilateral Eyes",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "PA",
    "display" : "Perianal",
    "definition" : "Perianal",
    "designation" : [{
      "language" : "de",
      "value" : "Perianal"
    }],
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "PERIN",
    "display" : "Perineal",
    "definition" : "Perineal",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "RA",
    "display" : "Right Arm",
    "definition" : "Right Arm",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "RAC",
    "display" : "Right Anterior Chest",
    "definition" : "Right Anterior Chest",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "RACF",
    "display" : "Right Antecubital Fossa",
    "definition" : "Right Antecubital Fossa",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "RD",
    "display" : "Right Deltoid",
    "definition" : "Right Deltoid",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "RE",
    "display" : "Right Ear",
    "definition" : "Right Ear",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "REJ",
    "display" : "Right External Jugular",
    "definition" : "Right External Jugular",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "RF",
    "display" : "Right Foot",
    "definition" : "Right Foot",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "RG",
    "display" : "Right Gluteus Medius",
    "definition" : "Right Gluteus Medius",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "RH",
    "display" : "Right Hand",
    "definition" : "Right Hand",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "RIJ",
    "display" : "Right Internal Jugular",
    "definition" : "Right Internal Jugular",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "RLAQ",
    "display" : "Rt Lower Abd Quadrant",
    "definition" : "Rt Lower Abd Quadrant",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "RLFA",
    "display" : "Right Lower Forearm",
    "definition" : "Right Lower Forearm",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "RMFA",
    "display" : "Right Mid Forearm",
    "definition" : "Right Mid Forearm",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "RN",
    "display" : "Right Naris",
    "definition" : "Right Naris",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "RPC",
    "display" : "Right Posterior Chest",
    "definition" : "Right Posterior Chest",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "RSC",
    "display" : "Right Subclavian",
    "definition" : "Right Subclavian",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "RT",
    "display" : "Right Thigh",
    "definition" : "Right Thigh",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "RUA",
    "display" : "Right Upper Arm",
    "definition" : "Right Upper Arm",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "RUAQ",
    "display" : "Right Upper Abd Quadrant",
    "definition" : "Right Upper Abd Quadrant",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "RUFA",
    "display" : "Right Upper Forearm",
    "definition" : "Right Upper Forearm",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "RVG",
    "display" : "Right Ventragluteal",
    "definition" : "Right Ventragluteal",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "RVL",
    "display" : "Right Vastus Lateralis",
    "definition" : "Right Vastus Lateralis",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.2"
    }]
  }]
}