Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H44.691 is the diagnosis code for Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic, in other or multiple sites, right 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 H44.691 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H44.691 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H44.691 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic, in other or multiple sites, right eye". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H44.691 is H44.69 ("Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic, in other or multiple sites"). H44.691 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H44.691 is located in Section H43-H44 — "Disorders of vitreous body and globe" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H44.691 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic, in other or multiple sites, right 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 (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic, in other or multiple sites, right eye is H44.691.
Yes, H44.691 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H44.691 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H44.691 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.