Physiotherapy Prices in Geneva 2026: LAMal Rates and Reimbursements
LAMal point value: 1.07 CHF. Code 7301 (standard session): 51.36 CHF. Code 7311 (complex session): 82.39 CHF. Private session without prescription: 60 CHF.
Physiotherapy fees in Switzerland follow a tariff system based on billing codes and a point value that varies by canton. In Geneva, the 2026 point value is 1.07 CHF. Understanding the tariff structure helps you anticipate what a session actually costs and what your insurance covers.
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The LAMal tariff system
Every physiotherapy session covered by basic health insurance (LAMal) is billed using a billing code that corresponds to a number of tariff points. The fee is calculated by multiplying the number of points by the cantonal point value.
Fee = number of points × point value (CHF per point)
In Geneva in 2026, the point value is 1.07 CHF. Each canton negotiates its own value with insurers. This is why the same session costs slightly more in Geneva than in Vaud, where the point value is lower.
Session costs in Geneva
Code 7301: standard session
Code 7301 applies to a standard individual physiotherapy session. It corresponds to 48 tariff points, giving a fee of CHF 51.36 (48 × 1.07).
This is the most common code. It covers a session of approximately 30 minutes with one therapist.
Code 7311: complex session
Code 7311 applies to complex sessions requiring more time or specialised techniques. It corresponds to 77 tariff points, giving a fee of CHF 82.39 (77 × 1.07).
First session forfait
The initial session includes an assessment component billed separately. The assessment forfait is CHF 25.68 (24 points × 1.07). This amount is added to the session fee on the first visit.
| Code | Description | Points | Fee (Geneva 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7301 | Standard session | 48 | CHF 51.36 |
| 7311 | Complex session | 77 | CHF 82.39 |
| Assessment | Initial consultation forfait | 24 | CHF 25.68 |
LAMal, LAA and AI reimbursements
LAMal (basic health insurance)
Physiotherapy sessions are covered by LAMal when you have a medical prescription. Without a prescription, basic insurance does not reimburse. The process: your doctor prescribes a course of sessions, you book with a recognised physiotherapist and the insurer reimburses after applying your deductible and 10% copayment.
The prescription typically covers a series of sessions (usually 9). Your doctor can renew it if needed.
LAA (accident insurance) and AI (disability insurance)
For accidents covered by LAA and cases covered by AI, the national point value applies: 1.00 CHF, lower than the Geneva LAMal value of 1.07 CHF. Since July 2025, the maximum reimbursable rate for accident-related sessions is 120 CHF per hour.
- Point value: 1.07 CHF (Geneva)
- Prescription required
- Deductible then 10% copayment
- Recognised physiotherapist required
- Point value: 1.00 CHF (national)
- Max CHF 120/h since July 2025
- Direct billing to insurer
- No deductible for accidents
Supplementary insurance
Many supplementary policies (complementary or hospital cover) reimburse physiotherapy beyond the LAMal tariff, including sessions without a prescription and additional techniques. The conditions vary widely between insurers. Check your policy or contact your insurer directly.
Private sessions without prescription
You can book a physiotherapy session in Geneva without a medical prescription. The session is billed at CHF 60 and is not covered by basic LAMal. Some supplementary policies partially reimburse private sessions.
A private session without prescription is relevant in several situations: for a first assessment before seeing a doctor, for an acute problem requiring rapid care and for maintenance sessions or injury prevention outside a prescribed series.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation requires at least 24 hours notice. A session cancelled after that deadline may be billed in full. For Monday appointments, cancellation must reach the practice before noon on the preceding Friday.
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No referral needed for an initial assessment. Covered by LAMal with medical prescription.
Frequently asked questions
A standard session (code 7301) costs CHF 51.36 (48 points × 1.07 CHF). A complex or longer session (code 7311) costs CHF 82.39 (77 points × 1.07 CHF). Private sessions without a prescription are CHF 60.
Yes, provided you have a medical prescription. Sessions are covered through basic LAMal insurance after your deductible and 10% copayment. Without a prescription, sessions are not covered by basic insurance but may be partially reimbursed by a supplementary policy.
Yes. You can book a session without a prescription for an initial assessment or an acute problem. The session is billed at CHF 60 privately and is not covered by basic LAMal. Some supplementary policies reimburse part of the cost.
The tariff point is the unit used to calculate reimbursable physiotherapy session fees. In Geneva, its value is 1.07 CHF. Each billing code corresponds to a number of points that, multiplied by the point value, gives the session fee. Cantons negotiate their own point values with insurers.
For accidents (LAA) and AI cases, the national point value is 1.00 CHF. Since July 2025, the maximum rate for accident-related sessions is 120 CHF per hour. This differs from the LAMal tariff, which uses the cantonal point value of 1.07 CHF in Geneva.
