ICD-10 Code H44.739 – Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in lens, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.739 – Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in lens, unspecified eye
What it is
This code identifies an old or retained nonmagnetic foreign body located in the lens of an unspecified eye. Use it when documentation confirms the object is still present in the lens and the affected eye is not specified.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include a visible intra-lenticular foreign body, lens opacity, or reduced vision, but the record should clearly state retention in the lens.
When to use this code
Use H44.739 when the provider documents a retained, nonmagnetic, or old foreign body in the lens and does not identify left or right eye. It also fits follow-up visits for a previously known lens foreign body that remains in place. Check documentation if the note only mentions a foreign body elsewhere in the eye.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for foreign bodies in the cornea, conjunctiva, or other eye structures. If the eye is specified, choose the laterality-specific code instead.
Coding tip
Confirm both the location in the lens and the unspecified-eye wording before assigning H44.739.