ICD-10 Code H44.6 – Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.6 – Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic
What it is
H44.6 identifies an old, retained foreign body inside the eye that is magnetic. Use it when the object remains in the globe and the record describes it as retained or old.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Records may note a prior penetrating eye injury, visible intraocular metal, or persistent ocular findings linked to the retained object.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a retained intraocular foreign body and specifically identifies it as magnetic. It fits follow-up or historical cases where the object is still present inside the eye. Check documentation for laterality and any associated eye injury.
Do not use for
Do not use H44.6 for a foreign body on the surface of the eye or for an intraocular foreign body that is not described as magnetic. If the chart is unclear, check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm that the note states both intraocular location and magnetic material before assigning H44.6.