Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H44.749 is the diagnosis code for Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in posterior wall of globe, unspecified 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 H44.749 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H44.749 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H44.749 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in posterior wall of globe, unspecified eye". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H44.749 is H44.74 ("Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in posterior wall of globe"). H44.749 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H44.749 is located in Section H43-H44 — "Disorders of vitreous body and globe" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
H44.749 has 1918 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A00, A01, A02, A03, A04 and more.
Use H44.749 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in posterior wall of globe, unspecified 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 posterior wall of globe, unspecified eye is H44.749.
Yes, H44.749 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H44.749 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H44.749 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.