ICD-10 Code H44.692 – Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic, in other or multiple sites, left eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.692 – Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic, in other or multiple sites, left eye
What it is
This code identifies a long-standing magnetic foreign body retained inside the left eye, specifically in other or multiple intraocular sites. Use it when the object is still present and the record documents the left eye.
Clinical signs
Findings may include a documented history of penetrating eye injury, visible or imaging-confirmed intraocular foreign body, and persistent ocular irritation or reduced vision. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents an old, retained magnetic intraocular foreign body in the left eye and does not describe a different current eye disorder as the primary reason for the encounter. It may apply after prior injury or surgery when the foreign body remains in place. Check documentation if the site is described as other or multiple intraocular locations.
Do not use for
Do not use it for a foreign body that has been removed, or for nonmagnetic intraocular foreign bodies. If the laterality or intraocular site is not documented, check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm that “old,” “retained,” “magnetic,” and “left eye” are all documented before assigning H44.692.