ICD-10 Code H44.60 – Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.60 – Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic
What it is
H44.60 identifies a retained old intraocular foreign body that is magnetic, but the exact eye or other detail is not specified. Use it for a chronic, previously entered object still present inside the eye.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Records may note a prior penetrating eye injury, retained metallic fragment, or imaging confirming an old intraocular foreign body.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents an old, retained magnetic foreign body inside the eye and does not specify laterality or a more exact site. It fits follow-up or historical encounters where the object remains in place. Check documentation if the record is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for a recent intraocular foreign body or a nonmagnetic retained object. If the chart specifies a different eye disorder or a more detailed foreign body code, code that instead.
Coding tip
Look for “old,” “retained,” and “magnetic” in the provider note before assigning H44.60.