ComparisonTariff 590Tariff 595
Swiss Tariff 590 vs Tariff 595 - What's the Difference?
These two Swiss billing tariffs are frequently confused. Using the wrong one means your client's claim will be rejected - here's what sets them apart.
Tariff 590
- For complementary medicine therapists (ASCA/RME)
- Curative approach
- Supplementary insurance only
- Naturopathy, acupuncture, osteopathy, etc.
Tariff 595
- For health promotion providers
- Qualitop / Qualicert / EMfit / Fitness-Guide certified
- Preventive approach
- Fitness, yoga, pilates, qi gong, health coaching
- Mandatory from 1 January 2027
Comparison Table
| Criterion | Tariff 590 | Tariff 595 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional category | Complementary medicine therapists (ASCA/RME) | Health promotion providers |
| Certification | ASCA, RME (curative approach) | Qualitop, Qualicert, EMfit, Fitness-Guide |
| Approach | Curative | Preventive |
| Insurance level | Supplementary only (LCA/VVG) | Supplementary only (LCA/VVG) |
| RCC number | Required | Required (+ GLN) |
| Example disciplines | Naturopathy, acupuncture, osteopathy | Fitness, yoga, pilates, qi gong, health coaching |
The Simple Rule
As a health promotion provider (fitness, yoga, pilates, qi gong, health coaching, etc.), always use Tariff 595. Tariff 590 is for complementary medicine therapists (ASCA/RME) with a curative approach. These two tariffs serve entirely different professional groups - they are not interchangeable.
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