2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.703Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, bilateral

ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H43-H44›H44

ICD-10-CM H44.703
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H44.703 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, bilateral. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 124 through 125. Coders also document this condition as bilateral retained intraocular nonmagnetic foreign body due to and following eye trauma. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified eye disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H44.703
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, bilateral
Short Description
Unsp retained (old) intraocular fb, nonmagnetic, bilateral
Parent Code
H44.70
Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic

Code Classification

ChapterH00–H59Diseases of the eye and adnexa
SectionH43-H44Disorders of vitreous body and globe
CategoryH44Disorders of globe
This CodeH44.703Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, bilateral

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bilateral retained intraocular nonmagnetic foreign body due to and following eye trauma
  • Retained foreign body in bilateral eyes
  • Retained nonmagnetic foreign body in left eye
  • Retained nonmagnetic foreign body in right eye

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR EYE012
Other specified eye disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Eye Injuries

The structure of your face helps protect your eyes from injury. Still, injuries can damage your eye, sometimes severely enough that you could lose your vision. Most eye injuries are preventable. If you play sports or work in certain jobs, you may need protection.

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Convert H44.703 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
360.60 Intraocular FB NOS
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About H44.703Overview

Is H44.703 a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, bilateral on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does H44.703 group to?

When unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, bilateral is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 124, 125, with relative weights from 0.7678 to 1.3231 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H44.703?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, bilateral converts to ICD-9-CM 360.60 (intraocular FB NOS). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.