Tarif 595: A guide to understanding invoice structure

Starting in 2027, Tarif 595 will be mandatory for all health promotion and prevention providers. Paper certificate templates for memberships must be replaced by compliant invoices.

To help you do this, discover in this article the structure and content of a Tarif 595 invoice.

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The invoice header contains all the basic data required for processing by insurers. If certain mandatory information is missing, the invoice may be rejected.

The RCC number (creditor code register number) identifies the institution as an authorized provider. It is assigned by the relevant certification body (e.g., Qualitop, Qualicert, EMfit, Fitness-Guide). For courses held in a fitness center, the center’s RCC number must always be used, not that of an instructor who does not have their own RCC.

The GLN number (Global Location Number) is a unique personal identifier issued by certification bodies.

The Tarif 595 invoice must also include information about you and your patients.

You (the provider)

• Full name
• Provider address and contact details

Your patients

• Full name
• Date of birth
• Depending on the insurer: insurance number

Additional information

• The invoice date
• A unique invoice number
• For multi-year memberships: the “Valid from” and “Valid until” fields

Please note that for a membership, the “Valid from” and “Valid until” fields must match the actual duration. Changing these dates afterward in order to optimize reimbursement is not permitted.

Under Tarif 595, billing for memberships follows a specific logic that depends on their duration and payment method.

For a single entry or one session, the “single entry” item is used with a quantity of 1. Each day of participation must be listed on a separate line or invoice.

For a multi-session membership, the same item is used with the quantity indicated.

A monthly membership is billed using the “per month” item. It is possible to issue:

• Either individual monthly invoices
• Or a grouped invoice (for example: quantity = 3 for three months)

For an annual membership, two equivalent options exist:

• Annual item with quantity = 1
• Monthly item with quantity = 12

Please note: An annual membership paid in monthly installments must not be represented as twelve separate invoices.

For multi-year memberships, a separate line must be created for each year.

Example:

• Line 1: 04/01/2027, annual item CHF 800.00
• Line 2: 04/01/2028, annual item CHF 800.00
• Total: CHF 1,600.00
• Header: Valid from 04/01/2027, valid until 03/31/2029

Tarif 595 distinguishes between two online formats.

Online live

These are synchronous services with real-time interaction between the instructor and participants (video or audio). The Tarif item corresponding to the service must be used.

Hybrid formats, combining in-person participation and live online participation, are also considered live.

Recorded training

For content without real-time interaction, the rules require the systematic use of Tarif item 1105, regardless of the type of activity.

This applies to on-demand videos, course libraries, and prerecorded content.

Personalized training requires the combination of two items:

• The item linked to the method (for example yoga, aerobics, etc.)
• The specific personal training item (e.g., 1007 for training in a fitness center)

The distinction between individual and group is strict:

From two participants onward, it is considered a group class, even if it is not presented as such.

For methods that only provide for an individual setting, the corresponding item must be used directly.

Not all services have a specific Tarif item. That is why you can use item 9999 to bill services that are not covered by Tarif 595. If you use item 9999, you must add as precise a description as possible of the service provided.

Please note that using it does not guarantee reimbursement. Each insurer decides independently, according to the conditions of its supplementary insurance policies. This principle also applies to Tarif 595 as a whole: it defines the billing structure, not the obligation to reimburse.

Finally, since Tarif 595 is updated every year, a service currently billed under 9999 may receive its own Tarif item later on.

As a new Tarif, Tarif 595 marks an important change in how prevention services are billed in Switzerland. Beyond the technical aspects, it mainly requires standardized practices and rigor in structuring invoices. By anticipating the requirements now, especially regarding mandatory information, memberships, and Tarif items, you can ensure a smooth transition by 2027 and reduce the risk of administrative errors or reimbursement refusals.

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