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PT - processing type

HL7 Component Table - PT - processing type
Seq# Description Data Type Usage Vocabulary Length C.LEN Flags
PT
1 Processing ID ID R
0103(R) Processing ID(Required)
[1..1]    
2 Processing Mode ID O
0207(R) Processing Mode(Required)
[1..1]    

Components: <Processing ID (ID)> & <Processing Mode (ID)>

Definition: This data type indicates whether to process a message as defined in HL7 Application (level 7) Processing rules.

PT-1: Processing ID (ID)

Definition: A value that defines whether the message is part of a production, training, or debugging system. Refer to HL7 Table 0103 - Processing ID for valid values.

PT-2: Processing Mode (ID)

Definition: A value that defines whether the message is part of an archival process or an initial load. Refer to HL7 Table 0207 - Processing Mode for valid values.