# Body Site (2.9 - 1.2.0) - HL7 v2.9 Vocabulary v0.1.0

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* **Body Site (2.9 - 1.2.0)**

## CodeSystem: Body Site (2.9 - 1.2.0) (Experimental) 

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| *Official URL*:http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/CodeSystem/bodySite | *Version*:1.2.0 |
| Active as of 2026-01-27 | *Computable Name*:BodySite |
| *Other Identifiers:*OID:2.16.840.1.113883.18.81 | |
| **Copyright/Legal**: HL7 Inc., 2026 | |

 
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. 

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

* [Hl7VSadministriveSite](ValueSet-hl7VSadministriveSite.md)



## Resource Content

```json
{
  "resourceType" : "CodeSystem",
  "id" : "bodySite",
  "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" : "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"
    }
  ],
  "version" : "1.2.0",
  "name" : "BodySite",
  "title" : "Body Site (2.9 - 1.2.0)",
  "status" : "active",
  "experimental" : true,
  "date" : "2026-01-27T19:46:43+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" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "BN",
      "display" : "Bilateral Nares",
      "definition" : "Bilateral Nares",
      "designation" : [
        {
          "language" : "de",
          "value" : "Beide Nasenlöcher"
        }
      ],
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "BU",
      "display" : "Buttock",
      "definition" : "Buttock",
      "designation" : [
        {
          "language" : "de",
          "value" : "Gesäß"
        }
      ],
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "CT",
      "display" : "Chest Tube",
      "definition" : "Chest Tube",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "LA",
      "display" : "Left Arm",
      "definition" : "Left Arm",
      "designation" : [
        {
          "language" : "de",
          "value" : "linker Arm"
        }
      ],
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "LAC",
      "display" : "Left Anterior Chest",
      "definition" : "Left Anterior Chest",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "LACF",
      "display" : "Left Antecubital Fossa",
      "definition" : "Left Antecubital Fossa",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "LD",
      "display" : "Left Deltoid",
      "definition" : "Left Deltoid",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "LE",
      "display" : "Left Ear",
      "definition" : "Left Ear",
      "designation" : [
        {
          "language" : "de",
          "value" : "linkes Ohr"
        }
      ],
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "LEJ",
      "display" : "Left External Jugular",
      "definition" : "Left External Jugular",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "LF",
      "display" : "Left Foot",
      "definition" : "Left Foot",
      "designation" : [
        {
          "language" : "de",
          "value" : "linker Fuß"
        }
      ],
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "LG",
      "display" : "Left Gluteus Medius",
      "definition" : "Left Gluteus Medius",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "LH",
      "display" : "Left Hand",
      "definition" : "Left Hand",
      "designation" : [
        {
          "language" : "de",
          "value" : "linke Hand"
        }
      ],
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "LIJ",
      "display" : "Left Internal Jugular",
      "definition" : "Left Internal Jugular",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "LLAQ",
      "display" : "Left Lower Abd Quadrant",
      "definition" : "Left Lower Abd Quadrant",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "LLFA",
      "display" : "Left Lower Forearm",
      "definition" : "Left Lower Forearm",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "LMFA",
      "display" : "Left Mid Forearm",
      "definition" : "Left Mid Forearm",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "LN",
      "display" : "Left Naris",
      "definition" : "Left Naris",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "LPC",
      "display" : "Left Posterior Chest",
      "definition" : "Left Posterior Chest",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "LSC",
      "display" : "Left Subclavian",
      "definition" : "Left Subclavian",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "LT",
      "display" : "Left Thigh",
      "definition" : "Left Thigh",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "LUA",
      "display" : "Left Upper Arm",
      "definition" : "Left Upper Arm",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "LUAQ",
      "display" : "Left Upper Abd Quadrant",
      "definition" : "Left Upper Abd Quadrant",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "LUFA",
      "display" : "Left Upper Forearm",
      "definition" : "Left Upper Forearm",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "LVG",
      "display" : "Left Ventragluteal",
      "definition" : "Left Ventragluteal",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "LVL",
      "display" : "Left Vastus Lateralis",
      "definition" : "Left Vastus Lateralis",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "NB",
      "display" : "Nebulized",
      "definition" : "Nebulized",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "OD",
      "display" : "Right Eye",
      "definition" : "Right Eye",
      "designation" : [
        {
          "language" : "de",
          "value" : "rechtes Auge"
        }
      ],
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "OS",
      "display" : "Left Eye",
      "definition" : "Left Eye",
      "designation" : [
        {
          "language" : "de",
          "value" : "linkes Auge"
        }
      ],
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "OU",
      "display" : "Bilateral Eyes",
      "definition" : "Bilateral Eyes",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "PA",
      "display" : "Perianal",
      "definition" : "Perianal",
      "designation" : [
        {
          "language" : "de",
          "value" : "Perianal"
        }
      ],
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "PERIN",
      "display" : "Perineal",
      "definition" : "Perineal",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "RA",
      "display" : "Right Arm",
      "definition" : "Right Arm",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "RAC",
      "display" : "Right Anterior Chest",
      "definition" : "Right Anterior Chest",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "RACF",
      "display" : "Right Antecubital Fossa",
      "definition" : "Right Antecubital Fossa",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "RD",
      "display" : "Right Deltoid",
      "definition" : "Right Deltoid",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "RE",
      "display" : "Right Ear",
      "definition" : "Right Ear",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "REJ",
      "display" : "Right External Jugular",
      "definition" : "Right External Jugular",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "RF",
      "display" : "Right Foot",
      "definition" : "Right Foot",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "RG",
      "display" : "Right Gluteus Medius",
      "definition" : "Right Gluteus Medius",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "RH",
      "display" : "Right Hand",
      "definition" : "Right Hand",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "RIJ",
      "display" : "Right Internal Jugular",
      "definition" : "Right Internal Jugular",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "RLAQ",
      "display" : "Rt Lower Abd Quadrant",
      "definition" : "Rt Lower Abd Quadrant",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "RLFA",
      "display" : "Right Lower Forearm",
      "definition" : "Right Lower Forearm",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "RMFA",
      "display" : "Right Mid Forearm",
      "definition" : "Right Mid Forearm",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "RN",
      "display" : "Right Naris",
      "definition" : "Right Naris",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "RPC",
      "display" : "Right Posterior Chest",
      "definition" : "Right Posterior Chest",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "RSC",
      "display" : "Right Subclavian",
      "definition" : "Right Subclavian",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "RT",
      "display" : "Right Thigh",
      "definition" : "Right Thigh",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "RUA",
      "display" : "Right Upper Arm",
      "definition" : "Right Upper Arm",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "RUAQ",
      "display" : "Right Upper Abd Quadrant",
      "definition" : "Right Upper Abd Quadrant",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code" : "RUFA",
      "display" : "Right Upper Forearm",
      "definition" : "Right Upper Forearm",
      "property" : [
        {
          "code" : "modified",
          "valueDateTime" : "2015-07-13"
        },
        {
          "code" : "versionIntroduced",
          "valueString" : "2.2"
        }
      ]
    },
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