ICD-10 Code H44.759 – Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in vitreous body, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.759 – Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in vitreous body, unspecified eye
What it is
This code identifies an old, retained nonmagnetic foreign body located in the vitreous body of an unspecified eye. Use it when the chart documents a persistent intraocular object in the vitreous, but the eye is not specified.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Records may note a known retained intraocular foreign body, decreased vision, floaters, or incidental finding on eye examination or imaging.
When to use this code
Use H44.759 when the provider documents a retained, nonmagnetic, old foreign body in the vitreous body and does not specify right or left eye. It also fits follow-up care for a previously identified retained object when the documentation still supports the diagnosis. If the record names the eye, choose the laterality-specific code instead.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for magnetic foreign bodies, recent penetrating injuries, or foreign bodies in other eye structures. Check documentation if the foreign body is not confirmed as vitreous.
Coding tip
Verify both the chronicity and the eye laterality before assigning this code.