HL7 v2.9.1 Vocabulary
0.2.0 - ci-build

HL7 v2.9.1 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.v291/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

## : Risk Codes (2.9.1 - 1.0.1) - JSON Representation

Active as of 2026-03-13

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    {
      "resourceType" : "CodeSystem",
      "id" : "risks",
      "text" : {
        "status" : "generated",
        "div" : "<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>"
      },
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          "url" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/StructureDefinition/codesystem-v2versionCreated",
          "valueString" : "2.9.1"
        },
        {
          "url" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/StructureDefinition/codesystem-versionHistory",
          "valueString" : "generate correct history somehow"
        },
        {
          "url" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/v2plusvocab/StructureDefinition/codesystem-tableNo",
          "valueString" : "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 - 1.0.1)",
      "status" : "active",
      "experimental" : true,
      "date" : "2026-03-13T11:04:57+00:00",
      "publisher" : "HL7/FO",
      "contact" : [
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          "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",
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          "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" : [
        {
          "id" : "5295",
          "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"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "id" : "5299",
          "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"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "id" : "5292",
          "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"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "id" : "5293",
          "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"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "id" : "5294",
          "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"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "id" : "5297",
          "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"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "id" : "5296",
          "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"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "id" : "5298",
          "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"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "id" : "5300",
          "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"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "id" : "5301",
          "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"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "id" : "5302",
          "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"
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }