ICD-10 Code H44.61 – Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in anterior chamber (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.61 – Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in anterior chamber
What it is
H44.61 identifies an old, retained magnetic foreign body located in the anterior chamber of the eye. Use it when the record documents a prior foreign body that remains present in this eye compartment.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Records may note a visible intraocular metallic fragment, prior eye injury, or findings consistent with a retained anterior chamber foreign body.
When to use this code
Use H44.61 when the provider documents a retained, old magnetic foreign body specifically in the anterior chamber. It is appropriate for follow-up visits, ophthalmology evaluations, or imaging reports confirming persistence of the object. Check documentation if the location is unclear or the foreign body is not magnetic.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for nonmagnetic foreign bodies, foreign bodies in other eye structures, or acute new injuries without documentation of retention. Check documentation.
Coding tip
Verify both “retained/old” and “anterior chamber” in the chart before assigning H44.61.