ICD-10 Code H44.652 – Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in vitreous body, left eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.652 – Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in vitreous body, left eye
What it is
This code identifies an old magnetic foreign body still present in the vitreous body of the left eye. Use it when the retained object is documented as magnetic and located inside the vitreous cavity.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see a history of ocular trauma, decreased vision, floaters, or an intraocular foreign body confirmed on exam or imaging.
When to use this code
Use H44.652 when the provider documents a retained, old magnetic foreign body in the vitreous body of the left eye. This applies to chronic or previously missed intraocular foreign bodies, not a new superficial eye injury. Code it only when left-eye location and vitreous involvement are clearly stated.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for foreign bodies on the cornea, conjunctiva, or eyelid. Do not use it if the object is not magnetic, the eye is not left, or the documentation does not confirm vitreous retention.
Coding tip
Verify both laterality and the exact intraocular location in the note before assigning the code.