ICD-10 Code H44.611 – Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in anterior chamber, right eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.611 – Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in anterior chamber, right eye
What it is
This code identifies an old, retained magnetic foreign body located in the anterior chamber of the right eye. Use it when the object is still present and documented as retained, not newly entered or removed.
Clinical signs
Findings may include a visible intraocular metallic object, anterior chamber inflammation, eye pain, redness, photophobia, or reduced vision. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record clearly states a retained or old magnetic foreign body in the anterior chamber of the right eye. It fits follow-up or chronic documentation after the original injury, if the object remains present. Confirm laterality and location in the note.
Do not use for
Do not use it for a foreign body that has been removed, a nonmagnetic object, or a foreign body in another eye structure. Check documentation if the note only mentions prior injury without current retention.
Coding tip
Verify both “retained/old” status and exact anatomic site before assigning H44.611.