ICD-10 Code H44.651 – Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in vitreous body, right eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.651 – Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in vitreous body, right eye
What it is
This code identifies an old, retained magnetic foreign body located in the vitreous body of the right eye. Use it when the object is still present and documented as retained, not newly injured.
Clinical signs
Documentation may note a visible or imaging-confirmed metallic foreign body in the vitreous, with possible decreased vision, floaters, or ocular irritation. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H44.651 when the record clearly states a retained, old magnetic foreign body in the vitreous body of the right eye. It is appropriate after prior injury or surgery if the object remains present. You should code the right eye only when laterality is documented.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for a foreign body in another eye structure, a nonmagnetic foreign body, or an acute eye injury without retained material. Check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm both laterality and that the foreign body is retained in the vitreous before assigning H44.651.