Parse HL7 Messages — Into Readable Text
Paste raw HL7 messages (PID, ORC, OBR, OBX). Extract patient info, orders, and lab results instantly. 100% private — no data ever leaves your browser.
How to Parse HL7 Messages
This tool converts raw HL7 v2.x messages (pipe‑delimited) into a clean, human‑readable format. It extracts patient information from PID, order details from ORC/OBR, and results from OBX.
Step 1 — Paste Your HL7 Message
Copy the raw HL7 message (each segment on a separate line) and paste it into the input box.
Step 2 — Choose Parse Options
Select which segments to parse: PID (patient), ORC/OBR (orders), OBX (results). You can also choose to format dates from YYYYMMDD to MM/DD/YYYY.
Step 3 — Get Readable Output
The parsed information appears instantly on the right. Copy it to your clipboard or download as a .txt file.
Supported HL7 Segments
Who Uses This Tool
Common Tasks This Tool Solves
- Extract patient MRN, name, DOB, and gender from PID
- Display order IDs from ORC segments
- Show test names from OBR (e.g., “CBC – Complete Blood Count”)
- Format lab results from OBX with value, unit, and reference range
- Convert HL7 dates (19850115) to MM/DD/YYYY
- Combine multiple segments into a single readable summary
Frequently Asked Questions
What HL7 versions are supported?
This tool supports HL7 v2.x messages using the standard pipe (`|`) field separator and caret (`^`) component separator. It works with common segments like PID, ORC, OBR, and OBX.
Can it parse multi-line messages?
Yes. The tool expects one segment per line. It will combine related segments (e.g., OBR followed by OBX) into a coherent output.
How are names formatted?
Names in PID.5 (patient name) are expected in the format `Family^Given^Middle`. The output will be “Family, Given Middle”.
Is it safe for PHI?
Absolutely. All processing happens in your browser – no data is ever sent to a server. It’s 100% HIPAA‑safe.
🔒 Privacy & HIPAA Safety
This tool processes all text entirely in your web browser using JavaScript. No data is ever transmitted to any server, stored in any database, or sent over the internet. Your HL7 messages never leave your computer.
This client‑side architecture makes it safe for use with messages containing Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA guidelines. No Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is required.