ICD-10 Code H44.623 – Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in iris or ciliary body, bilateral (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.623 – Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in iris or ciliary body, bilateral
What it is
This code identifies an old, retained magnetic foreign body located in both eyes’ iris or ciliary body. Use it when the object is still present and documented as a prior injury, not an acute new foreign body.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include a known history of ocular metal injury, visible intraocular foreign material, or exam/imaging evidence of a retained object in the iris or ciliary body.
When to use this code
Use H44.623 when the record clearly states a retained, old magnetic foreign body affecting both eyes’ iris or ciliary body. This is appropriate for follow-up visits, chronic sequelae, or incidental documentation of a persistent intraocular foreign body.
If the chart only mentions a suspected foreign body or an acute injury, check documentation before coding this diagnosis. Confirm bilateral involvement and the specific anatomic site are both documented.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for a fresh, acute ocular foreign body or for nonmagnetic material. It is also incorrect if the foreign body is in a different eye structure or only one eye is documented.
Coding tip
Verify that “old,” “retained,” “magnetic,” and “bilateral” are all documented before assigning H44.623.