H44.70 – Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of vitreous body and globe
- Code
H44.70(claims format:H4470)- Description
- Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic
- Short description
- Unsp retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic
- 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 › H44.7
Billable codes under H44.70
H44.70 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- H44.701 – Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, right eyeBillable
- H44.702 – Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, left eyeBillable
- H44.703 – Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, bilateralBillable
- H44.709 – Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, unspecified eyeBillable
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
H44 – Disorders of globe
- disorders affecting multiple structures of eye
H44.7 – Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic
- current intraocular foreign body (S05.-)
Index terms for H44.70
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in H44.7
- H44.71 – Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in anterior chamberHeader
- H44.72 – Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in iris or ciliary bodyHeader
- H44.73 – Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in lensHeader
- H44.74 – Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in posterior wall of globeHeader
- H44.75 – Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in vitreous bodyHeader
- H44.79 – Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, in other or multiple sitesHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H44.70?
H44.70 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, in the block H43-H44 (Disorders of vitreous body and globe).
Is H44.70 a billable code?
No. H44.70 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H44.70 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.