AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2004 Issue 4; VOLUMES 1 AND 2 NEW/REVISED DIAGNOSIS CODES

Mitochondrial Metabolism Disorders

Effective October 1, 2004, code 277.87, Disorders of mitochondrial metabolism, has been created to uniquely identify mitochondrial metabolic disorders. Mitochondria are cellular organelles that are involved in metabolism and the production of enzymes. Mitochondria make over 90 percent of the energy that our cells need to function. The specialized functions of mitochondria make it possible for each tissue to perform its role in the day-to-day operation of the body. It is estimated that mitochondrial disease affects one of every 3,000 to 4,000 people. These disorders are a result of defects in the DNA of the mitochondria...

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