ICD-10 Code H44.703 – Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, bilateral (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.703 – Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, bilateral
What it is
This code identifies a retained, old foreign body inside both eyes that is not magnetic and is not further specified. Use it when the documentation confirms bilateral intraocular foreign bodies but does not describe the object in more detail.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include a documented history of penetrating eye injury, visible or imaging-confirmed intraocular foreign material, or chronic ocular irritation related to the retained object.
When to use this code
Use H44.703 when the provider documents an old intraocular foreign body in both eyes and does not specify the material beyond nonmagnetic. It also fits follow-up care for a previously identified retained object when no more precise code is supported. Check documentation if laterality or object type is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for magnetic foreign bodies, unilateral retained foreign bodies, or foreign bodies located outside the eye. If the record describes an acute injury only, code the injury instead.
Coding tip
Confirm both laterality and nonmagnetic status in the chart before assigning H44.703.