ICD-10 Code H44.702 – Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, left eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.702 – Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, left eye
What it is
This code identifies an old, retained foreign body inside the left eye that is nonmagnetic. Use it when the object is still present and the record does not specify a more exact type.
Clinical signs
Findings may include a documented intraocular foreign body, prior penetrating eye injury, or persistent ocular irritation. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the chart clearly states a retained old intraocular foreign body in the left eye and identifies it as nonmagnetic. It also fits cases where the provider documents the foreign body but does not give more detail. Check documentation if laterality, magnetic status, or “old” status is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for a current, newly injured eye without retained material, or for foreign bodies located outside the globe. If the record does not confirm nonmagnetic left-eye involvement, check documentation.
Coding tip
Verify three elements in the note: old/retained status, nonmagnetic material, and left-eye laterality.