Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H44.643 is the diagnosis code for Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in posterior wall of globe, 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 H44.643 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H44.643 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H44.643 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in posterior wall of globe, bilateral". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H44.643 is H44.64 ("Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in posterior wall of globe"). H44.643 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H44.643 is located in Section H43-H44 — "Disorders of vitreous body and globe" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H44.643 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in posterior wall of globe, 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) magnetic foreign body in posterior wall of globe, bilateral is H44.643.
Yes, H44.643 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H44.643 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H44.643 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.