HL7 v2.9 Vocabulary
0.2.0 - ci-build

HL7 v2.9 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.v29/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

## ValueSet: Route of Administration (2.9 - 3.0.4) (Experimental)

Official URL: http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/ValueSet/hl7VSrouteOfAdministration | Version: 3.0.4
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 📍3.0.4

### Expansion

Expansion performed internally based on codesystem Route of Administration (2.9 - 3.0.4) v3.0.4 (CodeSystem)

This value set contains 47 concepts

System | Code | Display (en) | Definition | 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 | Endotrachial Tube |  |
`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 | Nasal Prongs |  |
`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 | Rebreather Mask |  |
`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 | Tracheostomy |  |
`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