Which of the following codes indicates the highest level of specificity available for a dislocation of a sacroiliac and sacrococcygeal joint, subsequent encounter?
A) S33.D
B) S33.2A
C) S33.2XXD
D) S33.3XXD

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The code S33.2XXD indicates a dislocation of sacroiliac and sacrococcygeal joint with subsequent encounter, and provides the highest level of specificity. The XX placeholder can be replaced with a seventh character to indicate the exact location of the dislocation. The options A and D provide less specificity, whereas option B is incorrect as it is for a sprain rather than a dislocation.

Which of the Following Codes Indicates the Highest Level of Specificity