ICD-10 Code H44.631 – Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in lens, right eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.631 – Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in lens, right eye
What it is
This code identifies an old, retained magnetic foreign body located in the lens of the right eye. Use it when documentation confirms the object remains present and is not a current acute injury.
Clinical signs
Findings may include a documented lens foreign body on eye exam or imaging, with possible lens opacity or visual disturbance. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H44.631 when the record states a retained or old magnetic foreign body is in the right lens. You should code this when the condition is chronic, previously injured, or incidentally noted during follow-up. Check documentation if laterality or lens location is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for a current, acute foreign body injury or for foreign bodies in other eye structures. Do not use it if the chart does not specify the right lens.
Coding tip
Confirm both chronic status and right-eye lens location before assigning H44.631.