0489

Risk Codes

Introduced in v2.5· user· 11 values

THO:Risksv2.0.0

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.

OID & Vocabulary Information

THO Canonical URL (v2.0.0)
http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0489
Table OID
2.16.840.1.113883.12.489
Codesystem OID (v1)
2.16.840.1.113883.18.313
Value Set OID
2.16.840.1.113883.21.329
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Used In Data Elements
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AGG
Aggressive
THO: A danger that can be associated with certain living subjects, including humans.
BHZ
Biohazard
THO: Material contains microorganisms that are an environmental hazard. Must be handled with special care.
BIO
Biological
THO: The dangers associated with normal biological materials. I.e. potential risk of unknown infections. Routine biological materials from living subjects.
COR
Corrosive
THO: Material is corrosive and may cause severe injury to skin, mucous membranes and eyes. Avoid any unprotected contact.
ESC
Escape Risk
THO: The entity is at risk for escaping from containment or control.
EXP
Explosive
THO: Material is an explosive mixture. Keep away from fire, sparks, and heat.
IFL
MaterialDangerInflammable
THO: Material is highly inflammable and in certain mixtures (with air) may lead to explosions. Keep away from fire, sparks and excessive heat.
INF
MaterialDangerInfectious
THO: Material known to be infectious with human pathogenic microorganisms. Those who handle this material must take precautions for their protection.
INJ
Injury Hazard
THO: Material is solid and sharp (e.g., cannulas.) Dispose in hard container.
POI
Poison
THO: Material is poisonous to humans and/or animals. Special care must be taken to avoid incorporation, even of small amounts.
RAD
Radioactive
THO: 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.
11 codes