Table 2.
Top 10 Chronic Disease Classifications
| Chronic Disease Classification | ICD9 Code(s) | N (%) |
|---|---|---|
| (Total = 10930)a | ||
| Asthma | 493 | 5142 (47) |
| Failure To Thrive | 783.4 | 1232 (11) |
| Congenital Heart Disease | 745–747.9, 424.1–424.3 | 1172 (11) |
| Hereditary and Acquired Hemolytic Anemia | 282–283.9 | 514 (5) |
| Diseases of White Blood Cells | 288–288.9 | 265 (2) |
| Epilepsy | 345–345.9 | 239 (2) |
| Other Congenital Anomalies of Nervous System | 742–742.9 | 205 (2) |
| Tuberculosis | 010–018 | 202 (2) |
| Inborn Errors of Metabolism | 270–273.9 | 187 (2) |
| Remaining Classifications | N/A | 1772 (16) |
a
Total is larger than number of children with at least one chronic disease since 16% of children had more than 1 chronic disease