GOÄ no. 2881: Varicose vein avulsion, one side

By Dr. Pascal Bafteh, board-certified dermatologist and internist · Updated 10/2026

Section L – Surgery, orthopaedics · Category: Phlebology & proctology

Official German wording: „Varizenexhairese, einseitig“

1110 points · €64.70 (1.0×) · €148.81 (2.3×, threshold) · €226.45 (3.5×, maximum)

Fees

Factor	Amount
1.0×	€64.70	single rate
2.3×	€148.81	threshold – above it a written justification (§ 12(3))
3.5×	€226.45	maximum

Personal medical service: range 1.0 to 3.5, threshold 2.3 (§ 5(2) GOÄ). A factor above the threshold is only allowed for particular circumstances of the individual case (difficulty, time, circumstances) and must be justified in writing.

Exclusions and rules

Nr. 2882 – No. 2882 includes the avulsion on the same side.
Eligible under section C VIII: for outpatient performance a surcharge under no. 442–445 (by points) and possibly no. 440/441 may apply.

Typical occasions in dermatology

Surgical removal of varicose veins on one leg.

More items in this category

2880 – Incision of a varicose node 2882 – Varicose vein avulsion with perforator ligation,768 – Chemical cautery in the anorectal area (stand-al 2883 – Crossectomy with side-branch removal 766 – Haemorrhoid ligation incl. proctoscopy 765 – Surgical removal of anal skin tags

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Source: German fee schedule for physicians (GOÄ), schedule of fees – gesetze-im-internet.de.

Applies to private medical services under the GOÄ; not to statutory health insurance (EBM). New GOÄ: the German Medical Association considers entry into force on 1 January 2028 realistic. Official wording and points: gesetze-im-internet.de; amounts = points × €0.0582873 × factor (§ 5(1) GOÄ). Data checked: 09/10/2026.