ICD-10 Code H44.612 – Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in anterior chamber, left eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.612 – Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in anterior chamber, left eye
What it is
This code identifies a retained, old magnetic foreign body located in the anterior chamber of the left eye. Use it when documentation shows the object is still present and not an acute new injury.
Clinical signs
Findings may include a visible foreign body in the anterior chamber, eye irritation, redness, pain, or decreased vision. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H44.612 when the provider documents a retained old magnetic foreign body in the left eye’s anterior chamber, such as during ophthalmology follow-up or evaluation of a prior penetrating eye injury. It applies when the object remains in place and the left eye is specified.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for a foreign body in another eye location, a superficial conjunctival foreign body, or an unspecified eye side. If the record only says “foreign body in eye,” check documentation.
Coding tip
Verify the site, laterality, and that the foreign body is retained and old before assigning H44.612.