H44.709
Billable codeUnspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, unspecified eye
The ICD-10 code for unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, unspecified eye is H44.709.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Retained (old) intraocular foreign body NOS
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •Laterality-specific codes exist for this condition — confirm the affected side is documented.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- H44.701Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, right eye
- H44.702Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, left eye
- H44.703Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, bilateral
- H44.709Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, unspecified eye
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 36060Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
H44.709 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.