Retained (old) foreign body in ant chamber, right eye

This code signifies the presence of a non-magnetic foreign object, which has been present for some time (old), located within the anterior chamber of the right eye. This foreign body is not a recent injury but a retained object.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a retained, non-magnetic foreign body in the anterior chamber of the patient's right eye, and it is not an acute event. This typically follows a history of ocular trauma where the object was not immediately removed or was initially undetected.

• Differentiate from acute foreign body codes (T15.01XA) which are for initial encounters of a new injury.
• Ensure documentation specifies "retained" or "old" and "nonmagnetic" to support this specific code.
• Laterality is crucial; confirm the foreign body is in the right eye.