H44.7
Non-billableRetained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic
H44.7 is the ICD-10-CM code for Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H44.70 for billing.
H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHThe structure of your face helps protect your eyes from injury. Still, injuries can damage your eye, sometimes severely enough that you could lose your vision. Most eye injuries are preventable. If you play sports or work in certain jobs, you may need protection. The most common type of injury happens when something irritates the outer surface of your eye. Certain jobs such as industrial jobs or hobbies such as…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •current intraocular foreign body (S05.-)
Excludes2 — not included here
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code H44.7?
- H44.7 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic". It falls under H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
- Is H44.7 a billable code?
- No — H44.7 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H44.70) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of H44.7?
- H44.7 has 7 more specific child codes, including H44.70, H44.71, H44.72.
- What is excluded from H44.7?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): current intraocular foreign body (S05.-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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