ICD-10 Code H44.311 – Chalcosis, right eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.311 – Chalcosis, right eye
What it is
H44.311 identifies chalcosis affecting the right eye. It means copper deposition in ocular tissues, usually after a retained copper-containing intraocular foreign body.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings may include ocular inflammation, iris discoloration, lens changes, or retinal abnormalities related to copper toxicity.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents chalcosis in the right eye. It is appropriate when the condition is confirmed clinically or by ophthalmic evaluation and is specifically limited to the right eye.
If the record only mentions a suspected foreign body or another eye condition, check documentation before coding. Assign the code only when chalcosis is the documented diagnosis.
Do not use for
Do not use it for chalcosis of the left eye, both eyes, or unspecified eye. Do not use it for a retained foreign body without documented chalcosis.
Coding tip
Verify the eye laterality and the exact diagnosis wording in the ophthalmology note before assigning H44.311.