ICD-10 Code H44.731 – Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in lens, right eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.731 – Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in lens, right eye
What it is
H44.731 identifies an old, retained nonmagnetic foreign body lodged in the lens of the right eye. Use it when documentation confirms the object remains in the lens and is not an acute injury.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, records note a visible or previously identified lens foreign body, possible lens opacity, and reduced visual acuity or visual disturbance in the affected eye.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a retained, nonmagnetic, old foreign body specifically in the right lens. It fits follow-up or chronic findings after the original injury has passed. Confirm laterality and that the lens, not another ocular structure, is named.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for a foreign body in the cornea, conjunctiva, or other eye structures. Check documentation if the object is magnetic, acute, or the eye side is not clearly the right eye.
Coding tip
Code only from explicit documentation of “retained,” “old,” “nonmagnetic,” and “right eye” to avoid laterality or encounter errors.