ICD-10 Code H44.701 – Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, right eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.701 – Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, right eye
What it is
This code identifies an old, retained foreign body inside the right eye that is nonmagnetic and not further specified. Use it when the record confirms the object remains in the eye but details are limited.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include a documented history of penetrating eye injury, persistent intraocular foreign body on examination or imaging, and associated ocular irritation or visual disturbance.
When to use this code
Use H44.701 when the provider documents a retained intraocular foreign body in the right eye and does not identify the object more specifically. It also applies when the object is described as old or retained and nonmagnetic. Check documentation if laterality, material, or active injury status is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for a fresh open-globe injury with a newly suspected foreign body. Do not use it when the foreign body is magnetic, in another eye, or when the record lacks confirmation of an intraocular retained object.
Coding tip
Verify laterality and whether the foreign body is truly retained before assigning this code.