ICD-10 Code H44.693 – Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic, in other or multiple sites, bilateral (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.693 – Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic, in other or multiple sites, bilateral
What it is
This code identifies a longstanding magnetic foreign body retained inside both eyes, located in other or multiple intraocular sites. It applies when the object is still present and documented as old or retained.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include a history of eye injury, visible or imaging-confirmed intraocular foreign material, and persistent ocular irritation or visual disturbance.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record clearly states a retained old magnetic intraocular foreign body affecting both eyes and the site is described as other or multiple intraocular locations. You should also use it when prior injury is documented and the foreign body remains in place. Check documentation if laterality or magnetic nature is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for a new, suspected, or removed foreign body. Do not assign it if the chart does not confirm bilateral involvement or if the foreign body is nonmagnetic.
Coding tip
Verify the words retained, old, magnetic, and bilateral in the ophthalmology note before assigning H44.693.