ICD-10 Code H44.622 – Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in iris or ciliary body, left eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.622 – Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in iris or ciliary body, left eye
What it is
H44.622 identifies an old, retained magnetic foreign body located in the iris or ciliary body of the left eye. Use it when documentation shows the object remains present rather than having been removed.
Clinical signs
Clinical features may include a documented intraocular foreign body, local ocular irritation, or visible evidence on eye examination. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record specifically states a retained, old magnetic foreign body in the iris or ciliary body of the left eye. It is appropriate when the finding is chronic or historical and still present on exam or imaging. Check documentation if laterality or exact location is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for a foreign body in another part of the eye, a nonmagnetic foreign body, or a removed foreign body. Do not use it if the chart does not confirm the left eye or the retained status.
Coding tip
Confirm both laterality and the exact intraocular site before assigning H44.622.