# Risk Codes (2.9 - 1.0.1) - HL7 v2.9 Vocabulary v0.2.0

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* **Risk Codes (2.9 - 1.0.1)**

## CodeSystem: Risk Codes (2.9 - 1.0.1) (Experimental) 

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| *Official URL*:http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/risks | *Version*:1.0.1 |
| Active as of 2026-03-13 | *Computable Name*:Risks |
| *Other Identifiers:*OID:2.16.840.1.113883.18.313, urn:ietf:rfc:3986#Uniform Resource Identifier (URI)#http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/v2-0489 | |
| **Copyright/Legal**: HL7 Inc., 2026 | |

 
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. 

 This Code system is referenced in the content logical definition of the following value sets: 

* [Hl7VSriskCodes](ValueSet-hl7VSriskCodes.md)



## Resource Content

```json
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  "resourceType" : "CodeSystem",
  "id" : "risks",
  "extension" : [{
    "url" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/StructureDefinition/codesystem-v2versionCreated",
    "valueString" : "2.9"
  },
  {
    "url" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/StructureDefinition/codesystem-versionHistory",
    "valueString" : "generate correct history somehow"
  },
  {
    "url" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/StructureDefinition/codesystem-tableNo",
    "valueString" : "0489"
  }],
  "url" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/risks",
  "identifier" : [{
    "system" : "urn:ietf:rfc:3986",
    "value" : "urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.18.313"
  },
  {
    "system" : "urn:ietf:rfc:3986",
    "value" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/v2-0489"
  }],
  "version" : "1.0.1",
  "name" : "Risks",
  "title" : "Risk Codes (2.9 - 1.0.1)",
  "status" : "active",
  "experimental" : true,
  "date" : "2026-03-13T11:11:50+00:00",
  "publisher" : "HL7/FO",
  "contact" : [{
    "name" : "HL7/FO",
    "telecom" : [{
      "system" : "url",
      "value" : "http://www.hl7.org"
    }]
  }],
  "description" : "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" : "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" : "AGG",
    "display" : "Aggressive",
    "definition" : "Aggressive",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "comment",
      "valueString" : "A danger that can be associated with certain living subjects, including humans."
    },
    {
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "BHZ",
    "display" : "Biohazard",
    "definition" : "Biohazard",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "comment",
      "valueString" : "Material contains microorganisms that are an environmental hazard.  Must be handled with special care."
    },
    {
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "BIO",
    "display" : "Biological",
    "definition" : "Biological",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "comment",
      "valueString" : "The dangers associated with normal biological materials. I.e. potential risk of unknown infections.  Routine biological materials from living subjects."
    },
    {
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "COR",
    "display" : "Corrosive",
    "definition" : "Corrosive",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "comment",
      "valueString" : "Material is corrosive and may cause severe injury to skin, mucous membranes and eyes. Avoid any unprotected contact."
    },
    {
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "ESC",
    "display" : "Escape Risk",
    "definition" : "Escape Risk",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "comment",
      "valueString" : "The entity is at risk for escaping from containment or control."
    },
    {
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "EXP",
    "display" : "Explosive",
    "definition" : "Explosive",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "comment",
      "valueString" : "Material is an explosive mixture.  Keep away from fire, sparks, and heat."
    },
    {
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "IFL",
    "display" : "MaterialDangerInflammable",
    "definition" : "MaterialDangerInflammable",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "comment",
      "valueString" : "Material is highly inflammable and in certain mixtures (with air) may lead to explosions.  Keep away from fire, sparks and excessive heat."
    },
    {
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "INF",
    "display" : "MaterialDangerInfectious",
    "definition" : "MaterialDangerInfectious",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "comment",
      "valueString" : "Material known to be infectious with human pathogenic microorganisms.  Those who handle this material must take precautions for their protection."
    },
    {
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "INJ",
    "display" : "Injury Hazard",
    "definition" : "Injury Hazard",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "comment",
      "valueString" : "Material is solid and sharp (e.g., cannulas.)  Dispose in hard container."
    },
    {
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "POI",
    "display" : "Poison",
    "definition" : "Poison",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "comment",
      "valueString" : "Material is poisonous to humans and/or animals.  Special care must be taken to avoid incorporation, even of small amounts."
    },
    {
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  },
  {
    "code" : "RAD",
    "display" : "Radioactive",
    "definition" : "Radioactive",
    "property" : [{
      "code" : "comment",
      "valueString" : "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."
    },
    {
      "code" : "modified",
      "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
    },
    {
      "code" : "versionIntroduced",
      "valueString" : "2.5"
    }]
  }]
}

```
