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H44.601

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Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic, right eye

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A metallic foreign object that has been lodged inside the right eye for an extended period and was not removed.

Coding Tips

  • •Specify the type of foreign body (magnetic vs. non-magnetic) as this affects treatment approach
  • •Document the location within the eye and any associated complications such as inflammation or vision loss

Code Hierarchy

└H44Disorders of globe└H44.6Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic└H44.60Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic└H44.601Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic, right eye
└H44.601Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic, right eye

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