ICD-10 Code H44.602 – Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic, left eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.602 – Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic, left eye
What it is
This code identifies an old, retained foreign body inside the left eye that is magnetic, but the exact type is not further specified. Use it when documentation confirms a longstanding intraocular foreign body in the left eye.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include a known history of penetrating eye injury, visible or imaging-confirmed intraocular foreign body, and persistent ocular symptoms or reduced vision.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record states a retained, old intraocular foreign body in the left eye and notes that it is magnetic, without greater detail. It is appropriate when the provider documents the condition as unspecified rather than naming the exact object. Do not infer laterality or material from imaging alone unless documented.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for a fresh or newly discovered intraocular foreign body, or when the foreign body is not in the eye. Check documentation if the record describes the object as nonmagnetic or does not specify the left eye.
Coding tip
Verify that the note clearly says “old” and “left eye”; if either element is missing, check documentation before assigning H44.602.