ICD-10 Code H44.741 – Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in posterior wall of globe, right eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.741 – Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in posterior wall of globe, right eye
What it is
This code identifies an old, retained nonmagnetic foreign body embedded in the posterior wall of the right eyeball. It indicates a chronic intraocular injury rather than a recent penetrating eye event.
Clinical signs
Patients may have decreased vision, ocular discomfort, or a history of prior eye trauma. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for evidence of a retained foreign body in the posterior globe wall.
When to use this code
Use H44.741 when the record clearly states a retained old nonmagnetic foreign body in the posterior wall of the right globe. Choose it for chronic findings after prior trauma, surgery, or imaging confirmation, when the foreign body remains in place.
If laterality is documented as right eye and the object is described as nonmagnetic or old, this code fits. Check documentation if the note only mentions a foreign body elsewhere in the eye or does not specify the posterior wall.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for a recent open-globe injury, a magnetic foreign body, or a foreign body in another ocular location. Check documentation if the side, chronicity, or exact site is unclear.
Coding tip
Verify both laterality and the phrase “retained old nonmagnetic” before assigning H44.741.