ICD-10 Code H44.752 – Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in vitreous body, left eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.752 – Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in vitreous body, left eye
What it is
H44.752 identifies an old, retained nonmagnetic foreign body located in the vitreous body of the left eye. Use it when documentation clearly states the object remains inside the vitreous and the left eye is specified.
Clinical signs
Findings may include a documented intraocular foreign body, decreased vision, floaters, eye irritation, or inflammation. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation and ophthalmology records for the exact presentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a retained, nonmagnetic, or old foreign body in the vitreous body of the left eye. It also fits follow-up care when the object is still present and the left side is confirmed.
Do not use it for a foreign body in another eye structure, a removed object, or a magnetic foreign body. If the record does not specify the vitreous body or laterality, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for corneal, conjunctival, or lens foreign bodies, or for an intraocular foreign body that has been removed. Check documentation if the note only says “eye foreign body” without vitreous location.
Coding tip
Confirm both laterality and that the foreign body is still retained in the vitreous before assigning H44.752.