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Reimbursement health insurance for physiotherapy

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On this page you will find information about health insurance reimbursement for physiotherapy in Vienna.

ÖGK cost reimbursements
for elective practice*

Therapy repayment
Physiotherapy 45 min €45.62
Physiotherapy 60 min €60.82
Therapeutic massage 15 min** €8.10
Home visit €30.40

Calculation example ÖGK*

Below is a sample calculation if you receive 45 minutes of physiotherapy at home and submit this to the ÖGK (Austrian Health Insurance Fund).

Therapy costs
Physiotherapy home visit 45 min €115,-
Reimbursement ÖGK
Physiotherapy 60 min €45.62
- Home visit €30.40
€76.02
Your costs
€115 - €76.02 €38.98

SVS cost reimbursements
for elective practice*

Deductible Back 10% 5%
Physiotherapy 45 min €34.42 €42.44 €46.46
Physiotherapy 60 min €46.04 €57.58 €62.44
Therapeutic massage 15 min** €7.30 €8.22 €8.67
Home visit €29.79 €29.79 €29.79

Calculation example SVS*

Below is a sample calculation if you receive 45 minutes of physiotherapy at home and submit it to the SVS.

Therapy costs
Physiotherapy home visit 45 min €115,-
SVS reimbursement 20% 10% 5%
Physiotherapy 60 min €34.42 €42.44 €46.46
- Home visit €29.79 €29.79 €29.79
€64.21 €72.23 €76.25
Your costs
€50.79 €42.77 €38.75

BVAEB cost reimbursements
for elective practice*

Therapy repayment
Physiotherapy 45 min €47.52
Physiotherapy 60 min €64.63
Therapeutic massage 15 min** €9.11
Home visit €38.00

Calculation example BVAEB*

Below is a sample calculation if you receive 45 minutes of physiotherapy at home and submit it to the BVAEB .

Therapy costs
Physiotherapy home visit 45 min €115,-
Reimbursement BVAEB
Physiotherapy 60 min €47.52
- Home visit €38.00
€85.52
Your costs
€115 - €85.52 €29.48
kfa kasse physiotherapie mediphysio

KFA cost reimbursements
for elective practice*

The KFA also offers reimbursement for mobile physiotherapy provided at home. A portion of the treatment fee is reimbursed by the health insurance fund upon submission of the doctor’s prescription.

* The amounts mentioned above are based on information from April 1, 2025. No rights can be derived from these amounts.

** Therapeutic massage is an additional service that is only reimbursed in combination with physiotherapy treatment.

Steps to submit costs

The following is an overview of the steps for submitting costs to the health insurance company

Cost submission to the health insurance company

Step 1 : Approval from chief physician
Obtain an authorization from the chief medical officer or a prescription for physical therapy from your primary care physician or specialist.
Step 2 : Start therapy
Please bring your findings to your first appointment so that we can work together to create a treatment plan.
Step 3 : Obtain approval
Within the first few weeks of issuance, you must obtain authorization for the prescription from your health insurance company. (Suspended at ÖGK until 2025)
Step 4 : Submit to health insurance
Submit the fee invoice along with the approved prescription to your health insurance company. Reimbursement varies depending on the health insurance company. Or use our interface and we will conveniently submit the invoice to your health insurance provider for you (only possible with SVS and ÖGK).
Step 5 : Possible private addition
It may also be possible to cover the costs through a private supplementary or accident insurance policy and submit the fee invoice there.

FAQ Reimbursement of Costs

Frequently asked questions about Health insurance reimbursement for mobile physiotherapy

Heimphysio is a private practice. This means you initially pay for the therapy yourself. After the appointment, you will receive an invoice, which you can submit to your health insurance company along with your doctor's prescription. The insurance company will then reimburse a portion of the costs.

The amount of reimbursement varies depending on the health insurance provider (ÖGK, SVS, BVAEB, KFA). Usually, a fixed partial amount is reimbursed per home visit. The actual amount depends on the specific provider and the type of home visit.

Yes. We can submit the application for you upon request. However, the reimbursement will always be paid directly to you by the health insurance company.

Yes. The KFA also offers reimbursement for mobile physiotherapy. A valid doctor's prescription is required. After submission, a portion of the fee will be reimbursed.

No. Health insurance companies cannot grant reimbursement without a valid doctor's prescription.

Depending on your policy, your supplemental insurance may cover additional costs or even the entire cost of treatment. Please check your individual policy.

It usually takes a few weeks. However, depending on the workload of the health insurance companies, it can take longer.

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