What does ICD-10 code H44.75 mean?

ICD-10 code H44.75 is the standardized code used for retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in vitreous body in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code H44.75 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code H44.75 when recording retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in vitreous body in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code H44.75 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10

ICD-10 Code H44.75: Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in vitreous body

Name: ICD-10 Code H44.75: Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in vitreous body
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:11:15.894Z

H44.75 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in vitreous body. You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen. ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in vitreous body in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.

Code hierarchy

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7Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)

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H43-H44Disorders of vitreous body and globe

Where you may see this code

You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.

Related specialists

Ophthalmologist

Sibling codes

H44.70Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic H44.71Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in anterior chamber H44.72Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in iris or ciliary body H44.73Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in lens H44.74Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in posterior wall of globe H44.79Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, in other or multiple sites

Coding guidelines

Common synonyms

Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in vitreous bodyRetainedRetained nonmagnetic old foreign body in vitreous body

Frequently asked questions

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