H44.64
Non-billableRetained (old) magnetic fb in posterior wall of globe
Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in posterior wall of globe
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- disorders affecting multiple structures of eye
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- current intraocular foreign body (S05.-)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
- certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
- diabetes mellitus related eye conditions (E09.3-, E10.3-, E11.3-, E13.3-)
- endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
- injury (trauma) of eye and orbit (S05.-)
- injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- neoplasms (C00-D49)
- symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
- syphilis related eye disorders (A50.01, A50.3-, A51.43, A52.71)
- 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
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify magnetic foreign body (Z18.11)
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for retained (old) magnetic fb in posterior wall of globe?
The ICD-10-CM code for retained (old) magnetic fb in posterior wall of globe is H44.64. The full clinical description is "Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in posterior wall of globe". H44.64 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code H44.64 mean?
ICD-10-CM code H44.64 represents "Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in posterior wall of globe". It is classified under Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is H44.64 a billable code?
No, H44.64 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under H44.64.
What chapter is H44.64 in?
H44.64 is in Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (codes H00-H59).
What codes cannot be used with H44.64?
H44.64 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: current intraocular foreign body (S05.-).
What are the subcategories under H44.64?
H44.64 has 4 child codes, including: H44.641 (Retained (old) magnetic fb in post wall of globe, right eye), H44.642 (Retained (old) magnetic fb in post wall of globe, left eye), H44.643 (Retained (old) magnetic fb in posterior wall of globe, bi), H44.649 (Retained (old) magnetic fb in post wall of globe, unsp eye).
Are additional codes required with H44.64?
Yes, when using H44.64 you should also code: code to identify magnetic foreign body (Z18.11).
What are the UMLS CUIs for H44.64?
H44.64 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2881153. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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