2027 CDI Pocket Guide® Pre-Order

The original, in your hands. Now in its 20th anniversary edition, it's the same trusted, no-nonsense reference that started it all — concise, well-organized, and easy to keep at your desk or in your pocket. Best for professionals who want a fast, reliable print reference they can mark up and return to.

Each year, the Pinson & Tang team review and update each topic to reflect the latest clinical diagnostic standards, ICD-10 codes, official coding guidelines, Coding Clinic, compliance and payer issues. As a result of such painstaking work over many years, the CDI Pocket Guide® has become the most respected and authoritative source for the entire CDI and coding community. Many refer to it as their "CDI bible."

It's the gold standard in CDI reference materials, and includes:

Key References – Provides detailed clinical definitions, diagnostic criteria, treatment options, coding and documentation challenges, and references for significant and frequently encountered conditions.

Guidelines — Offers essential coding rules and guidelines related to DRG assignment and other important topics, which should be referred to regularly.

Other References — Includes a Comorbid Conditions list of relevant MCC, CC, and HCC conditions, along with the CMS-HCC list, SDOH code list, and DRG Tips.

MS-DRG Table — Contains a comprehensive list of the most recent MS-DRGs, their relative weights, transfer DRG status, and GMLOS for quick reference.

Educational Webinars and CEUs — Access to live webinars and the webinar library, with up to 20 CEU credits for one year.

The companion online edition, CDI Pocket Guide® Unbound, contains the same industry-leading clinical information and guidance contained in the print edition, but offers additional content and features.   

Ready to give up the book? Or would like on-line access to all content and more?  

Purchase the CDI Pocket Guide® Unbound Edition for $99 OR purchase the bundle that contains both the 2027 CDI Pocket Guide AND our Unbound Edition at a discounted price of $189.

Not sure which one is right for you? Click HERE to See a full comparison of the CDI Pocket Guide® Book, Unbound Edition, and Bundle.

For over 20 years, the CDI Pocket Guide® has been the essential, go-to resource for anyone involved in CDI – don’t be without it!