ICD-10 Code H44.791 – Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, in other or multiple sites, right eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.791 – Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, in other or multiple sites, right eye
What it is
This code identifies an old, retained nonmagnetic foreign body inside the right eye, located in other or multiple intraocular sites. Use it when the object is still present and documented as nonmagnetic.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include a history of penetrating eye injury, persistent intraocular foreign body on exam or imaging, and related visual complaints or ocular inflammation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a retained, old intraocular foreign body in the right eye and specifies that it is nonmagnetic. It also applies when the foreign body involves other or multiple intraocular sites rather than a single named location. Make sure the record supports laterality and the retained nature of the injury.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for a recent or acute eye foreign body, or when the foreign body is external or superficial only. Check documentation if the material is magnetic, the eye is not the right eye, or the site is not intraocular.
Coding tip
Confirm both laterality and the “old retained” status in the chart before assigning H44.791.