ICD-10 H44.6
Non-Billable HeaderRetained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic
About ICD-10-CM H44.6
ICD-10-CM code H44.6 represents Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic. This is a non-billable header code in the Eye and Adnexa chapter (block H44). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM H44.6 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with H44.6. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- current intraocular foreign body (S05.-)
Type 2 Excludes
Not included here, the excluded code is not part of H44.6, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. Both codes may be coded together when applicable.
- retained foreign body in eyelid (H02.81-)
- retained (old) foreign body following penetrating wound of orbit (H05.5-)
- retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic (H44.7-)
Use Additional Code
When coding H44.6, also report these additional codes when applicable.
- code to identify magnetic foreign body (Z18.11)
Medicare LCD Coverage for H44.6
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list H44.6 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing H44.6.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but H44.6 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with H44.6
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Codes Adjacent To H44.6
Other codes in section H43-H44 (Disorders of vitreous body and globe).
ICD-10 H44.6, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code H44.6 billable? +
No, H44.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block H44 when submitting claims.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for H44.6? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with H44.6): current intraocular foreign body (S05.-)
What codes are Type 2 Excludes for H44.6? +
Type 2 Excludes (may be coded together when both conditions exist): retained foreign body in eyelid (H02.81-); retained (old) foreign body following penetrating wound of orbit (H05.5-); retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic (H44.7-)
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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