Complete Guide to Swiss Tariff 595

1. What is Swiss Tariff 595?

Swiss Tariff 595 is the standard billing format for health promotion providers submitting invoices to Swiss supplementary health insurers. It defines which fields, codes, and information must appear on a reimbursable invoice.

2. Who can use it?

Certified health promotion providers, including:

• Fitness centre instructors and personal trainers
• Yoga and meditation teachers
• Pilates instructors
• Qi Gong and Tai Chi instructors
• Health coaches
• Aerobics and group fitness instructors
• Corporate health prevention providers

Prerequisite: recognition by Qualitop, Qualicert, or another approved Swiss registry.

3. Recognition and RCC number

Qualitop (Swiss foundation for health promotion certification) and Qualicert are the two main certification bodies. You may also certify with EMfit or Fitness-Guide. Once certified, you receive a RCC number - without it, no invoice will be accepted by Swiss insurers.

• Proof of training at an approved school
• Professional liability insurance
• Annual continuing education (typically 24–40 hours per year)

4. Position codes

The key codes:

• 0010 - First consultation (60 min.)
• 0020 - Follow-up consultation
• 0030 - Closing consultation
• 0110 - Short treatment note
• 0120 - Detailed treatment report

5. Billing - step by step

1. Copy the client's insurance card at the first appointment
2. Record session data (date, duration, treatment)
3. Select the correct position codes
4. Issue the invoice with RCC number, client details, and insurance information
5. Generate a PDF and send it to the client (tiers garant) or directly to the insurer (tiers payant)

6. Insurance

Tariff 595 is covered exclusively by supplementary insurance. Major Swiss insurers (CSS, Helsana, Sanitas, SWICA, etc.) all have health promotion products. Every client must have the appropriate active supplementary module. More details: Tariff 595 and health insurance.

7. Common mistakes

• Missing or incorrect RCC number
• Wrong position code (e.g. using 0010 for a follow-up)
• Missing client policy number
• Therapy method not indicated
• Invoice without a date

8. Recommended tools

easy595.ch is a dedicated Tariff 595 billing software. It guides you through the entire process and ensures every invoice meets the requirements of Swiss supplementary insurers.