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Physiotherapy costs in Austria vary depending on the type of treatment, its duration and the choice of therapist. Health insurers cover part of the costs, though a variable co-payment remains. In this article you will learn everything important about the cost structure, co-payments and reimbursement options through health insurers in Austria.
The following overview provides an initial guide to the costs that can arise with physiotherapy. It is advisable to obtain precise information from your own health insurer and your chosen physiotherapist before starting treatment.
In Austria, the costs of physiotherapy vary depending on the practice and the scope of treatment. In an elective practice (Wahlpraxis), where patients usually pay directly and can then apply to their health insurer for reimbursement, a treatment session can cost around €100. This price can vary depending on the practice and the services offered. Reimbursement by health insurers depends on the duration of the physiotherapy and on the specific insurer. For example, the ÖGK offers a reimbursement of €29.54 for a 30-minute physiotherapy session, while €44.33 can be reimbursed for a 45-minute session.
Here is a summary of the costs of physiotherapy in Austria based on the available information:
Service | Reimbursement ÖGK (€) | Reimbursement SVS (€) | Reimbursement BVAEB (€) | Reimbursement KFA (€) |
Treatment session (elective practice) | – | – | – | – |
Physiotherapy 30 min | 29.54 | 26.00 | 29.54 | 23.00 |
Physiotherapy 45 min | 44.33 | 39.00 | 44.31 | 34.51 |
Therapeutic massage 15 min | 7.88 | 7.06 | 6.66 | 9.20 |
Complex decongestive therapy (CDT) 30 min | 29.54 | 26.00 | 29.54 | 21.87 |
Complex decongestive therapy (CDT) 45 min | 44.33 | 39.00 | 44.31 | 34.51 |
In Austria, the costs of physiotherapy vary depending on the practice and the scope of treatment. In an elective practice (Wahlpraxis), where patients usually pay directly and can then apply to their health insurer for reimbursement, a treatment session can cost around €100. This price can vary depending on the practice and the services offered. Reimbursement by health insurers depends on the duration of the physiotherapy and on the specific insurer. For example, the ÖGK offers a reimbursement of €29.54 for a 30-minute physiotherapy session, while €44.33 can be reimbursed for a 45-minute session.
The cost of physiotherapy depends heavily on the type of treatment and the duration of each session. Specialised therapies such as manual lymphatic drainage, sports physiotherapy or specific rehabilitation exercises can be more expensive than general physiotherapy, because they often require special knowledge or certifications on the part of the therapist.
The duration of therapy also plays a significant role. Longer sessions are naturally more expensive than shorter ones, but in certain cases they may be necessary to achieve the best results. Here are some key points on the cost structure:
The costs of physiotherapy home visits are usually made up of the base price for the physiotherapeutic treatment plus an additional surcharge for the home visit. This surcharge covers the therapist’s extra travel time and expenses. Here is a general overview of the cost structure of home visits:
At ANDRUKONIS, the quality of physiotherapeutic treatment comes first, with only specialists being deployed. This ensures high-quality, targeted therapy for all patients. The cost structure at ANDRUKONIS reflects the use of these experts and the individual care provided:
If the physiotherapy is carried out as a home visit, an additional travel flat rate of €30 is added to the prices listed above.
Specialised forms of therapy such as CMD therapy, Schroth therapy or atlas correction require separate billing due to their greater complexity and the therapist’s specialised knowledge, which reflects these additional requirements.
This pricing structure enables ANDRUKONIS to offer high-quality physiotherapeutic care tailored to the individual, with the focus always on the best possible support and promotion of patient health.
The cost differences between physiotherapy for private patients and health-insurance patients in Austria can be attributed mainly to structural and contractual aspects that influence the treatment modalities and settings. These differences have a direct impact on the perceived and actual quality of treatment as well as on the costs for patients.
In Austria, the costs of physiotherapy can be reimbursed by the statutory health insurers under certain conditions. However, the process and the level of reimbursement can vary depending on the health insurer and on whether a contracted or an elective therapist is involved. Here is a general overview of the reimbursement processes:
In Austria, physiotherapy costs can be claimed for tax purposes as extraordinary expenses under certain conditions. In order to deduct these costs from tax, they must first be borne by yourself and must not already be covered by health or accident insurance. Deductible medical expenses include, among other things, doctors‘ fees, medication, the cost of therapeutic treatments (including physiotherapy, if medically prescribed or partly covered by social insurance), travel costs to the doctor or hospital, and expenditure on medically necessary aids such as glasses or hearing aids.
An important point is that the costs must exceed a threshold that depends on your income. This threshold varies between 6% and 12% of income after deduction of social insurance contributions, work-related expenses and special expenses. Expenditure on preventive measures, wellness or cosmetic surgery is not deductible.
The topic of physiotherapy costs and their reimbursement in Austria can be summarised in a few key points:
An hour of physiotherapy in Austria costs roughly between €67 and €105, depending on the practice and on whether it is a contracted partner of the health insurers or an elective therapist.
Health insurers in Austria reimburse a variable amount for physiotherapy, depending on the specific insurer and the type of therapy. The ÖGK provides reimbursement of up to 80% of the contracted partner tariff for elective therapists. For certain treatments by contracted partners of the SVS, the basis for reimbursement is €61 for 60 minutes of physiotherapy. One practice mentions a reimbursement of €42 per treatment by the health insurer.
The co-payment for physiotherapy in Austria varies depending on the type of therapy and the health insurer. After deducting the reimbursement from the health insurer, which is up to 80%, patients have to bear the remaining amount themselves. This co-payment can range from around €17 to €65 per hour, depending on the practice and the duration of treatment.
Yes, physiotherapy is paid for by the health insurer in Austria, although often not in full. Health insurers cover part of the cost of physiotherapeutic treatments, based on set tariffs. Patients usually have to pay a co-payment, the amount of which can vary depending on the type of therapy and the choice of therapist (contracted partner or elective therapist). The exact level of reimbursement and co-payment depends on the individual health insurer and the specific agreements.
The level of reimbursement for physiotherapy by health insurers in Austria varies. Depending on the type of therapy and the insurer, patients can expect reimbursement of up to 80% of the tariff, with the exact amount depending on the specific insurer. Some practices state that around €42 per treatment is reimbursed, while others quote specific reimbursement amounts depending on the duration of treatment and the insurer’s tariff.
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