ICD-10 Code H44.641 – Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in posterior wall of globe, right eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.641 – Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in posterior wall of globe, right eye
What it is
This code identifies an old, retained magnetic foreign body embedded in the posterior wall of the right eye globe. Use it when documentation confirms the object remains in place and is not an acute injury.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include a known intraocular foreign body on exam or imaging, with a history of prior penetrating eye injury and persistent localization in the posterior globe.
When to use this code
Use H44.641 when the record states the foreign body is retained, old, magnetic, and located in the posterior wall of the right globe. It fits follow-up or chronic problem lists when the condition is still present. Check documentation if laterality or location is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for a new, acute eye foreign body injury or for a nonmagnetic foreign body. If the chart does not specify the right eye or posterior globe, check documentation before coding.
Coding tip
Verify three elements in the note: old/retained status, magnetic nature, and right posterior globe location.