HL7 Message Types

There are many different types of HL7 messages, each with its own unique purpose and message contents. Below is a list of the common HL7 message types.

For more information about how Iguana supports HL7 message workflows, please visit our How Iguana Works with HL7 Messages page.

Message Type Description
HL7 ADT Admit, Discharge and Transfer
HL7 ORM Order Entry
HL7 ORU Observation Result
HL7 MDM Medical Document Management
HL7 DFT Detailed Financial Transactions
HL7 BAR Billing Account Record
HL7 SIU Scheduling Information Unsolicited
HL7 RDS Pharmacy/treatment Dispense
HL7 RDE Pharmacy/Treatment Encoded Order
HL7 ACK Acknowledgement Message

 

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What happens when the source destination is sending one version of HL7, while the recipient's system can only handle an older version of HL7? With Iguana you can convert HL7 versions on the fly.

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The HL7 organization is always working on improving the standard and new versions will keep coming in the future. Ensure that your data always remains compatible with iNTERFACEWARE's integration engine, Iguana.

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