ICD-10 Code H44.699 – Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic, in other or multiple sites, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.699 – Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic, in other or multiple sites, unspecified eye
What it is
This code identifies a retained, old magnetic foreign body inside the eye when the exact site is other, multiple, or not further specified. Use it for a chronic intraocular object documented as still present.
Clinical signs
Findings may include a known history of penetrating eye injury, a visible or imaging-confirmed foreign body, or persistent ocular irritation. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H44.699 when the record states an old retained magnetic intraocular foreign body and the provider does not specify a more exact eye location. It also fits cases described as other or multiple sites within the eye. If the note only says “foreign body” without confirming intraocular retention, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for a fresh or actively lodged eye foreign body, or for nonmagnetic material. It is also incorrect when the documentation identifies a different, more specific intraocular site.
Coding tip
Match the code to the provider’s wording: “retained,” “old,” and “magnetic” must all be documented before you assign H44.699.