Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H44.712 is the diagnosis code for Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in anterior chamber, left eye. 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 H44.712 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H44.712 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H44.712 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in anterior chamber, left eye". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H44.712 is H44.71 ("Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in anterior chamber"). H44.712 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H44.712 is located in Section H43-H44 — "Disorders of vitreous body and globe" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H44.712 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in anterior chamber, left eye" 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 (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in anterior chamber, left eye is H44.712.
Yes, H44.712 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H44.712 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H44.712 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.