Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in lens, right eye

This code signifies the presence of a non-magnetic foreign object embedded within the crystalline lens of the right eye, which has been present for some time (i.e., not an acute injury). This foreign body is not composed of magnetic material and is considered "old," implying it was not recently introduced.

This code is appropriate when documentation clearly indicates a non-magnetic foreign body is lodged within the lens of the right eye, and its presence is not recent. This typically applies to chronic cases where the foreign body may have been overlooked or asymptomatic for a period. Supporting documentation would include ophthalmological examination findings, imaging reports (e.g., ultrasound, CT scan) confirming the foreign body's location and non-magnetic nature, and a history indicating its long-standing presence.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "non-magnetic" and "old" or "retained" to differentiate from acute or magnetic foreign bodies.
• Verify the laterality is explicitly stated as "right eye" to avoid miscoding.
• Do not use this code for foreign bodies on the surface of the eye (e.g., conjunctiva, cornea) or within other intraocular structures.