The planned revision of the tariff structure promises fairness and transparency – but what does this mean in concrete terms for healthcare facilities and specialists?

In addition to modernising the tariff structure, TARDOC promises fairer remuneration and more flexibility in the billing structure.
We took a closer look. And yes, it will be more specific. New technologies and treatment methods will be integrated.
We also investigated the statement that ‘TARDOC would take greater account of the actual time spent providing services’.

Our initial assessment:
Specialists in private practice will be particularly hard hit by the planned tariff cuts.
Standard, preventive and screening examinations in particular will be remunerated significantly less than under TARMED.

For example, we can expect reductions of up to 49% for CT examinations of the abdomen. Mammography screenings are also severely affected – here too, remuneration will fall by almost half (- 47%).

The following is an excerpt of the cuts:

• CT total abdomen (native): -26%
• CT total abdomen with KM: -49%
• MR neurocranium: -29%
• DEXA examinations: -40%
• First diagnostic mammography: -30%
• Mammo screenings (both sides): -47%

In contrast, interventional procedures such as ‘vacuum-assisted minimally invasive breast surgery in the mammography room’ (VABB, possibly with marker) are significantly better remunerated.

This leads us to the following recommendation:

• Adjust patient mix: Are interventional methods an alternative?
• Check equipment infrastructure: Do existing devices need to be repaired or replaced?
• Check economic viability: Are there more modern, cost-effective alternatives?
• Calculate total costs of use: Is it worth changing providers for contrast media examinations?

Do you have any questions? Get in touch with us! We will help you to utilise TARDOC not as a burden but as an opportunity!