0489

Risk Codes

Introduced in v2.5· user· Steward: OO· 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.

No description available in the specification.

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
Expansion
All codes from codesystem
Where Used
SPM-16, SHP-11, PAC-8
UTG Code Table
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AGG
Aggressive(A danger that can be associated with certain living subjects, including humans.)
BHZ
Biohazard(Material contains microorganisms that are an environmental hazard. Must be handled with special care.)
BIO
Biological(The dangers associated with normal biological materials. I.e. potential risk of unknown infections. Routine biological materials from living subjects.)
COR
Corrosive(Material is corrosive and may cause severe injury to skin, mucous membranes and eyes. Avoid any unprotected contact.)
ESC
Escape Risk(The entity is at risk for escaping from containment or control.)
EXP
Explosive(Material is an explosive mixture. Keep away from fire, sparks, and heat.)
IFL
MaterialDangerInflammable(Material is highly inflammable and in certain mixtures (with air) may lead to explosions. Keep away from fire, sparks and excessive heat.)
INF
MaterialDangerInfectious(Material known to be infectious with human pathogenic microorganisms. Those who handle this material must take precautions for their protection.)
INJ
Injury Hazard(Material is solid and sharp (e.g., cannulas.) Dispose in hard container.)
POI
Poison(Material is poisonous to humans and/or animals. Special care must be taken to avoid incorporation, even of small amounts.)
RAD
Radioactive(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