Who we are

We are passionate medical controllers. We support clinics in securing revenues and ensuring economic profitability. Our activities cover all aspects of revenue assurance through coding revision, ensuring liquidity through primary coding on site, and support in the area of MD(K) management.

Every day, hospitals face the challenge of streamlining complex billing processes, securing revenue and ensuring high-quality patient care. OINK helps you strengthen your medical controlling where it matters most – efficiently, practically and reliably.

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What we do

When the pile of files grows

primary coding

Many hospitals face the same problem: the number of open, uncoded cases is extremely high. At the same time, liquidity is urgently needed.

Our primary concern: your coding to secure your liquidity

Ask us

Would you like to encrypt a specific case optimally, but are not quite sure how? No problem. Just ask us. It’s easy and free of charge. We will look at your specific case and give you a recommendation within 24 hours.

Our services

  • Primary coding of patient records at your premises or via a secure internet connection (VPN) in combination with a digital archiving system
  • Technical exchange with your specialists for sustainably optimised primary coding
  • Short- or long-term support with primary coding

Your advantages

  • Ensuring coding and documentation quality
  • Timely coding and billing approval of current cases that have not yet been billed
  • Identifying areas for improvement by reviewing your documents and structures
  • Objective analysis and suggestions for improvement Your liquidity is secured

    Primary coding

    Interim management

    When a management position becomes vacant

    A vacant management position in the coding department poses challenges for hospitals: processes must remain stable, the team needs support, and timely billing must be ensured.

    Our primary concern: your coding to secure your liquidity

    Ask us

    Contact us. Are you looking for an experienced leader who can take over and stabilize your primary coding department on short notice? No problem. Get in touch with us. We’ll assess your needs in a straightforward manner and provide you with a plan for interim staffing within 24 hours.

    Our services

    • Operational & Technical Management: Comprehensive oversight of your primary coding and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations—either on-site or via remote access.
    • Effective MD Management: Overseeing all audit procedures, monitoring deadlines, and providing technical support for MD audits to prevent revenue losses.
    • Team Leadership & Personnel Management: Providing technical guidance and coaching to the coding team, as well as assisting with scheduling and training new staff.
    • Reporting & Process Control: Regular analysis of case mix trends and revenue potential, as well as reporting to management.

    Your advantages

    • Ensuring liquidity: Preventing billing backlogs and coding errors through experienced external management.
    • Stability for the team: Clear professional responsibilities and relief for your internal structures during the vacancy.
    • Flexible deployment: Short-term coverage of staffing shortages—such as due to illness, parental leave, or hiring new staff—without a long-term commitment.
    • Structured handover: Identifying opportunities for process optimization and ensuring a smooth transition to the successor.

      Coding revision

      The initial situation: untapped potential

      Our initial assessment is always free of charge and non-binding. Before the project begins, you will receive an initial overview of the potential revenue.

      How is the examination conducted?

      Every day, we review the cases coded the previous day. To do this, we automatically derive the §21 data record from the previous day via MetaKIS.

      We release unremarkable cases directly in the system for invoicing. This means that there are no gaps in the billing chain and your local staff do not have any additional work.

      Cases are released early in the morning. We ensure that all cases are available for invoicing by 8:30 a.m.

      We evaluate conspicuous cases within 24 hours. You will receive feedback as to whether the theoretical anomalies are also evident in practice or whether the case has been coded correctly despite the mathematical anomaly.

      Our conclusion: Code revision is always worthwhile!

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        MD(K) Management

        The initial situation: revenue risk is increasing

        There is the option of ensuring that the entire MD(K) processing is carried out by us through the audits resulting from the case-related revision.

        MD(K) structural testing

        According to §275d SGB, only audited complex treatments may be billed. Positive certification by the MD(K) is essential for future billing. Hospitals are therefore strongly advised to evaluate the complex codes relevant to their audit in good time. We are happy to support you in the preparations and in the process of a successful MD(K) structural audit.

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        Our services

        • On-site support or digital support via a secure internet connection (VPN)
        • Discussion of the proposed changes with local staff
        • Support for the MD(K) procedures resulting from our coding change

        Your advantages

        • Timely case version with qualitative feedback within the scope of possible optimisation potential
        • For health insurance companies, these are “normally” invoiced cases with no indication of revision and the associated higher probability of review.
        • Low risk due to performance-related remuneration

          Outpatient billing

          The outpatient sector has been gaining in importance for years – and with the hybrid DRGs since 1 January 2024, this trend is set to intensify. The aim is to specifically shift services from the inpatient sector to the outpatient sector – supported by the constantly growing AOP catalogue.

          Are your billing lists getting longer and longer? Does
          KV/EBM/GOÄ billing cost you time and nerves?

          At OINK, we are experts in billing – not only in the inpatient sector (aG-DRG & PEPP), but also for KV/EBM. Let us work together to optimise your billing!

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            Coding failures? We’ll step in!

            Whether it’s holidays, illness or staff shortages – our experienced coding specialists are available at short notice and ensure seamless DRG coding in your hospital.

            • Flexible use – on-site or remotely
            • Quickly available and billing-secure
            • No training period required thanks to practical experience

            Reliable representation when it matters – we keep your coding running smoothly.

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              Your direct contact

              Viktoria Tiedemann

              Viktoria Tiedemann

              Head of Medical Controlling

              viktoriat@oink.de
              +49 (0) 170 1903920

              You can find us here

              OINK GmbH

              Am Kölner Brett 1

              50825 Cologne

              +49 (0) 221 830 63 73

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                References

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