H44.749 – Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in posterior wall of globe, unspecified eye

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code H44.749

Code: H44.749 (claims format: H44749)
Description: Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in posterior wall of globe, unspecified eye
Short description: Retained (old) fb in posterior wall of globe, unsp eye
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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 › H44.74

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

H44.7 – Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic

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, magnetic (H44.6-)

Use additional code:

code to identify nonmagnetic foreign body (Z18.01-Z18.10, Z18.12, Z18.2-Z18.9)

Related codes in H44.74

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H44.749?

H44.749 is the ICD-10-CM code for retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in posterior wall of globe, unspecified eye, in the block H43-H44 (Disorders of vitreous body and globe).

Is H44.749 a billable code?

Yes. H44.749 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does H44.749 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.