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4.4.1.688 4.4.1.574 ValueSet http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administration-method-codes

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Responsible Owner: FHIR Infrastructure icon Work Group Draft Informative Use Context : Country: World, Not Intended for Production use
Official URL : http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administration-method-codes Version : 5.0.0 6.0.0-ballot3
draft as of 2023-03-26 2025-11-27 Computable Name : SNOMEDCTAdministrationMethodCodes
Flags : Experimental OID : 2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.3.97

This value set is used in the following places:

4.4.1.688.1 4.4.1.574.1 Definition

This value set includes some method codes from SNOMED CT - provided as an exemplar

4.4.1.688.2 4.4.1.574.2 Content Logical Definition

Generated Narrative: ValueSet administration-method-codes

Last updated: 2025-11-27T16:48:47.349Z

  • Include codes from http://snomed.info/sct icon version Not Stated (use latest from terminology server) where concept is-a 736665006 (Dose form administration method) method (administration method))

 

4.4.1.688.3 4.4.1.574.3 Expansion

This expansion generated 26 Mar 2023 27 Nov 2025

This value set contains 20 concepts

ValueSet

Expansion from tx.fhir.org based on SNOMED CT International edition 31-July 2022 01-Feb 2025

This value set expansion contains 20 concepts.

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System Code System Display Display (English)
http://snomed.info/sct    736665006 icon Dose form administration method (administration method) Dose form administration method
http://snomed.info/sct    738990001 icon Administer (administration method) A method of administration of a dose form by dispensing.
http://snomed.info/sct    738991002 icon Apply (administration method) A method of administration of a dose form by placing or spreading on a body surface.
http://snomed.info/sct    738992009 icon Chew (administration method) A method of administration of a dose form by chewing or biting prior to allowing to pass down the throat.
http://snomed.info/sct    738993004 icon Insert (administration method) A method of administration of a dose form by being placed into a body cavity.
http://snomed.info/sct    738994005 icon http://snomed.info/sct Instill Instill A method of administration of a dose form gradually, possibly drop by drop.
http://snomed.info/sct    738995006 icon Swallow (administration method) A method of administration of a dose form by taking into the mouth and allowing to pass down the throat.
http://snomed.info/sct    738996007 icon http://snomed.info/sct Spray Spray A method of administration of a dose form as tiny drops or fine powder.
http://snomed.info/sct    740666001 icon Inhale (administration method) A method of administration of a dose form into the respiratory tract by breathing, sucking or sniffing.
http://snomed.info/sct    740685003 icon Inject (administration method) A method of administration of a dose form by introducing it into the body, usually after puncturing the skin; typically used for small volumes of liquid administered over a brief duration.
http://snomed.info/sct    764498003 icon http://snomed.info/sct Suck Suck A method of administration of a dose form by using the tongue and muscles of the mouth to dissolve it.
http://snomed.info/sct    764794000 icon Infuse (administration method) A method of administration of a liquid dose form usually slowly and over a prolonged period of time and typically in larger volumes by introducing it into the circulatory system or into a body cavity.
http://snomed.info/sct    782155003 icon Rinse (administration method) A method of administration of a liquid dose form by flushing it through or flow over a body area.
http://snomed.info/sct    782168006 icon http://snomed.info/sct Gargle Gargle A method of administration of a liquid dose form by rinsing the oropharyngeal area with the head held back and breath expired to produce a bubbling.
http://snomed.info/sct    785900008 icon Rinse or wash A method of administration of a liquid dose form by flushing it through, flowing it over, or cleansing a body area.
http://snomed.info/sct    823034001 icon Orodisperse (administration method) A method of administration of a dose form by placing it in the mouth and allowing it to dissipate; the product is usually then swallowed.
http://snomed.info/sct    827107003 icon http://snomed.info/sct Implant Implant A method of administration of a dose form by being placed within a tissue of the body.
http://snomed.info/sct    1010690008 icon Insufflate (administration method) A method of administration of a dose form by blowing it into a body cavity.
http://snomed.info/sct    1231460007 icon http://snomed.info/sct Dialysis Dialysis A method of administration of a dose form through a dialysis system.
http://snomed.info/sct    58841000052102 icon http://snomed.info/sct Bathe Bathe (administration method)

 

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Explanation of the columns that may appear on this page:

Lvl A few code lists that FHIR defines are hierarchical - each code is assigned a level. For value sets, levels are mostly used to organize codes for user convenience, but may follow code system hierarchy - see Code System for further information
Source 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). If the code is in italics, this indicates that the code is not selectable ('Abstract')
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