In this tutorial, we’re going to show you how to parse an HL7 form using PDF.co Document Parser.

We have an HL7 sample form here that we can use for this tutorial. The HL7 parser will get data from this form easily.

  1. Go to PDF.co Document Parser page
  2. Create a New Template
  3. Load Source File
  4. Add Object
  5. Select data using Rectangle Selection
  6. Run Template
  7. Result
  8. Save Template
Screenshot of the Sample HL7 form
Screenshot of the Sample HL7 form

First, log in to your PDF.co account here.

Step 1 – Go to PDF.co Document Parser page

  • On your PDF.co dashboard, click the Document Parser menu at the top

Go to PDF.co’s Document Parser page

Step 2 – Create a New Template

  • On your Document Parser page, click New Template to create a new one

Create a New Template

Step 3 – Load Source File

  • Load the PDF or Image file that you’re going to use for your template

Load source file

Step 4 – Add Object

  • To get the data, choose the Add FIELD from RECTANGLE selection object

Add FIELD from RECTANGLE selection

Step 5 – Select data using Rectangle Selection

  • Select data using the rectangle selection 

Select data using Rectangle Selection

Step 6 – Run Template

  • Once you’re done adding the objects, you may now run the template

Run template

Step 7 – Result

  • Here’s the result
Output of the Parsed Data
The output of the Parsed Data

Step 8 – Save Template

  • Once you’re done creating your template, you may now save it

Save template

You’ve learned how to parse an HL7 sample form using PDF.co Document Parser through this step-by-step tutorial.

The HL7 parser extracted all necessary data from this form easily.

Parse an HL7 Form – Video Guide