ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for H44.709
Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, unspecified eye
Coding Notes & Guidelines for H44.709
Retained (old) intraocular foreign body NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code H44.709 (Unspecified retained)
ICD-10-CM code H44.709 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 H44.709 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about H44.709 - Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, unspecified eye. 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 Unspecified retained related to nonmagnetic, unspecified eye.