Angel Dunbar, a 27-year-old male, presents to see his physician, Dr. Davison, with the complaints of difficulty breathin

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Angel Dunbar, a 27-year-old male, presents to see his physician, Dr. Davison, with the complaints of difficulty breathin

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Angel Dunbar, a 27-year-old male, presents to see his physician,
Dr. Davison, with the complaints of difficulty breathing, muscle
weakness, and fatigue. Following a complete examination, Dr.
Davison notes ataxia and sudden muscle spasms in Angel’s legs. The
lab results are positive for lactic acidosis. CSF results show
elevated protein and the muscle biopsy is positive for ragged red
fiber. Angel is diagnosed with MERRF syndrome. ICD 10 CODE
THIS PROBLEM NEED 2 CODES
#1 - E88.42
#2 - ?
NEED HELP WITH THE SECOND CODE PLEASE
THANK YOU
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