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H44.703

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Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, bilateral

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

What This Code Means

A non-metal object that has been stuck inside both eyes for a long time in unspecified locations.

Coding Tips

  • •Bilateral coding indicates foreign bodies in both eyes; ensure documentation supports bilateral involvement
  • •Consider if separate codes for each eye might be more appropriate if locations differ between eyes

Code Hierarchy

└H44Disorders of globe└H44.7Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic└H44.70Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic└H44.703Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, bilateral
└H44.703Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, bilateral

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