GOÄ no. 3: Extended consultation (≥ 10 min)
Official German wording: „Eingehende, das gewöhnliche Maß übersteigende Beratung - auch mittels Fernsprecher -“
150 points · €8.74 (1.0×) · €20.11 (2.3×, threshold) · €30.60 (3.5×, maximum)
Fees
| Factor | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0× | €8.74 | single rate |
| 2.3× | €20.11 | threshold – above it a written justification (§ 12(3)) |
| 3.5× | €30.60 | 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.
Official provisions (German)
- „Die Leistung nach Nummer 3 (Dauer mindestens 10 Minuten) ist nur berechnungsfähig als einzige Leistung oder im Zusammenhang mit einer Untersuchung nach Nummer 5, 6, 7, 8, 800 oder 801. Eine mehr als einmalige Berechnung im Behandlungsfall bedarf einer besonderen Begründung.“
Exclusions and rules
- Nr. 34 – official provision
- Nr. 1 – official provision on no. 3
- No. 3 is billable only as the sole service or with an examination under no. 5, 6, 7, 8, 800 or 801; at least 10 minutes.
Typical occasions in dermatology
Clearly longer conversation, e.g. with several complaints, a complex history or extensive information. Billable only on its own or together with an examination under no. 5–8.
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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.