H44.65 – Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in vitreous body

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of vitreous body and globe

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H44.65
Code
H44.65 (claims format: H4465)
Description
Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in vitreous body
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
Block
H43-H44 Disorders of vitreous body and globe
Parent codes
H44 › H44.6

Billable codes under H44.65

H44.65 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

H44 – Disorders of globe

Includes:
  • disorders affecting multiple structures of eye

H44.6 – Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • current intraocular foreign body (S05.-)
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • retained foreign body in eyelid (H02.81-)
  • retained (old) foreign body following penetrating wound of orbit (H05.5-)
  • retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic (H44.7-)
Use additional code:
  • code to identify magnetic foreign body (Z18.11)

Index terms for H44.65

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in H44.6

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H44.65?

H44.65 is the ICD-10-CM code for retained (old) magnetic foreign body in vitreous body, in the block H43-H44 (Disorders of vitreous body and globe).

Is H44.65 a billable code?

No. H44.65 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H44.65 belong to?

It belongs to category H44 – Disorders of globe.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.