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LOINC Code 89843-7: Unicode Emoji skin tone modifier

89843-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Unicode Emoji skin tone modifier in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Emoji skin tone modifier. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Emoji skin tone modifier. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

When is it used?

  • Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
  • May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
  • Status: ACTIVE
  • Order vs observation: Observation
  • Method: Unicode

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

Unicode Emoji skin tone modifier
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 [LOINC66555-4], 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).
H+P; H+P.PX; Integument; Nominal; P prime; Point in time; Random; Typ

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Unicode Emoji skin tone modifierEmoji skin tone modEmoji skin tone modifierH&P.PXTypePt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code89843-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameUnicode Emoji skin tone modifier
DescriptionEmoji skin tone modifier
Short nameEmoji skin tone mod
ComponentEmoji skin tone modifier
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleNom
MethodUnicode
ClassH&P.PX
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.65
Last changed2.65

Part names

Emoji skin tone modifierTypePt^PatientNomUnicodePoint in time (spot)

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