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HL7 is not a programming language, but it does involve working with structured healthcare data formats that require a technical understanding similar to coding. HL7 (Health Level Seven) refers to a set of international standards used to exchange clinical and administrative data between healthcare systems.
While HL7 is not coding in the traditional sense (like Python or Java), it does require technical skills to understand message structures, segments, and data types.
There are two main types of HL7 standards:
HL7 v2.x – Uses plain text messages with delimited formatting.
HL7 FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) – Uses modern web technologies such as JSON, XML, and RESTful APIs, which do involve real coding.
Parsing and transforming HL7 messages
Writing custom scripts for message routing or validation
Developing APIs for HL7 FHIR integration
Working with interface engines like Mirth Connect, Rhapsody, or InterSystems Ensemble
Debugging interoperability issues using code logic
HL7 is widely used by:
Healthcare IT professionals
Integration specialists
Interface analysts
FHIR developers
Software engineers building healthcare apps
At Microtek Learning, we offer industry-leading HL7 and HL7 FHIR training that bridges the gap between healthcare workflows and technical integration. Whether you're a non-technical stakeholder or a developer, our hands-on courses are designed to make you fluent in HL7 standards and tools.
No, HL7 is not coding, but it involves working with healthcare message structures and formats that require technical and programming knowledge.