ICD-10 Code H44.729 – Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in iris or ciliary body, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.729 – Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in iris or ciliary body, unspecified eye
What it is
This code identifies an old, retained nonmagnetic foreign body located in the iris or ciliary body of an unspecified eye. Use it when documentation confirms the object remains in place and the eye laterality is not stated.
Clinical signs
Findings may include a visible intraocular foreign body, chronic ocular irritation, inflammation, or decreased vision. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H44.729 when the record documents a retained, nonmagnetic, old foreign body in the iris or ciliary body and does not identify the right or left eye. It may apply during follow-up care or when the foreign body is an established finding rather than a new injury. Check documentation if the note describes a different intraocular location.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute penetrating eye injury, magnetic foreign bodies, or foreign bodies in other ocular structures. If laterality is documented, choose the appropriate specified-eye code.
Coding tip
Confirm both the chronic status and the exact eye location before assigning H44.729.