Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H44.693 is the diagnosis code for Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic, in other or multiple sites, bilateral. This code falls under the section "Disorders of vitreous body and globe" within Chapter 7 — Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where H44.693 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H44.693 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H44.693 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic, in other or multiple sites, bilateral". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H44.693 is H44.69 ("Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic, in other or multiple sites"). H44.693 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H44.693 is located in Section H43-H44 — "Disorders of vitreous body and globe" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H44.693 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic, in other or multiple sites, bilateral" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic, in other or multiple sites, bilateral is H44.693.
Yes, H44.693 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H44.693 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H44.693 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.