89843-7
ClinicalUnicode Emoji skin tone modifier
Definition
The Emoji modifier skin tones for human emojis were released in Unicode Version 8.0 (2015). These characters are based on the six tones (I-VI) of the Fitzpatrick skin type classification scale [LOINC: 66555-4], a recognized standard in dermatology used to estimate the response of different types of skin to ultraviolet (UV) light.[PMID: 3377516] In the Emoji modifiers, Fitzpatrick skin types I & II are merged (Emoji Modifier Fitzpatrick Type-1-2, Light skin tone). Types III-VI are each represented individually as medium-light skin tone (Emoji Modifier Fitzpatrick Type-3), medium skin tone (Emoji Modifier Fitzpatrick Type-4), medium-dark skin tone (Emoji Modifier Fitzpatrick Type-5), and dark skin tone (Emoji Modifier Fitzpatrick Type-6).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Emoji skin tone modifier
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
Unicode
Details
Class
H&P.PX
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Emoji skin tone mod
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 89843-7?
LOINC code 89843-7 identifies "Unicode Emoji skin tone modifier". The Emoji modifier skin tones for human emojis were released in Unicode Version 8.0 (2015). These characters are based on the six tones (I-VI) of the Fitzpatrick skin type classification scale [LOINC: 66555-4], a recognized standard in dermatology used to estimate the response of different types of skin to ultraviolet (UV) light.[PMID: 3377516] In the Emoji modifiers, Fitzpatrick skin types I & II are merged (Emoji Modifier Fitzpatrick Type-1-2, Light skin tone). Types III-VI are each represented individually as medium-light skin tone (Emoji Modifier Fitzpatrick Type-3), medium skin tone (Emoji Modifier Fitzpatrick Type-4), medium-dark skin tone (Emoji Modifier Fitzpatrick Type-5), and dark skin tone (Emoji Modifier Fitzpatrick Type-6).
What does 89843-7 measure?
This code measures Emoji skin tone modifier in ^Patient. It belongs to the H&P.PX class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.