ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for H44.7
Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic
Coding Notes & Guidelines for H44.7
current intraocular foreign body (S05.-)
- retained foreign body in eyelid (H02.81-)
- retained (old) foreign body following penetrating wound of orbit (H05.5-)
- retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic (H44.6-)
code to identify nonmagnetic foreign body (Z18.01-Z18.10, Z18.12, Z18.2-Z18.9)
Retained (old) intraocular foreign body NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code H44.7 (Retained)
ICD-10-CM code H44.7 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM H44.7 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about H44.7 - Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Retained related to nonmagnetic.