ICD-10 Code H44.732 – Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in lens, left eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.732 – Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in lens, left eye
What it is
This code identifies an old or retained nonmagnetic foreign body located in the lens of the left eye. Use it when documentation confirms the object remains in the lens and is not a recent injury.
Clinical signs
Findings may include a visible lens opacity, history of ocular foreign body injury, or reduced vision. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H44.732 when the provider documents a retained, nonmagnetic, or old foreign body specifically in the left lens. It fits follow-up or chronic findings after prior eye trauma when the foreign body is still present. Check documentation if the record does not clearly identify the lens or laterality.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for a foreign body in the cornea, conjunctiva, or other eye structures. Do not use it for a new, unspecified, or magnetic foreign body unless the chart clearly supports the coded condition.
Coding tip
Verify both laterality and the exact intraocular location before assigning the code.