Adding Z-Segments to a VMD
HL7 messages can sometimes have Z-segments. A Z-segment is a custom segment that is not part of the official HL7 standard but is defined locally by information systems to meet specific integration needs.
These segments, often labeled with a “Z” prefix (such as ZPD, ZIN, or ZPR), allow organizations to extend the HL7 message structure by adding fields that are unique to their workflows or data requirements.
In IguanaX, you can modify standard HL7v2 message structures to add custom Z-segments as required. We previously created a VMD, now let’s modify the VMD message definition to support a Z-segment: