HL7 IHE PAM Message Parser and Explainer

Overview

This skill parses and explains HL7 v2.5 IHE PAM (Patient Administration Management) messages - the standard healthcare interoperability format for patient administration events. The parser identifies message types, extracts segments and fields, validates structure according to IHE PAM 2.10 specifications, and provides human-readable explanations.

When to use this skill:

• Parse and explain any HL7 ADT message (raw HL7 text)
• Identify HL7 message type and event code (ADT^A01, ADT^A02, etc.)
• Extract and label all segments and fields (MSH, EVN, PID, PV1, PV2)
• Validate HL7 message structure and required fields
• Understand IHE PAM business rules and field mappings
• Debug HL7 message issues or data quality problems
• Document HL7 message examples with explanations

HL7 v2.5 Message Format

HL7 messages use specific delimiters: