GOÄ no. 4711: Fungal microscopy after preparation or staining

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

Section M – Laboratory tests · Category: Mycology & pathogen detection

Official German wording: „Lichtmikroskopische Untersuchung zum Nachweis von Pilzen im Nativmaterial nach Präparation (z.B. Kalilauge) oder aufwendigerer Anfärbung (z.B. Färbung mit Fluorochromen, Baumwollblau-, Tuschefärbung), je Material“

120 points · €6.99 (1.0×) · €8.04 (1.15×, threshold) · €9.09 (1.3×, maximum)

Fees

Factor	Amount
1.0×	€6.99	single rate
1.15×	€8.04	threshold – above it a written justification (§ 12(3))
1.3×	€9.09	maximum

Laboratory service (section M): range 1.0 to 1.3, threshold 1.15 (§ 5(4) 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. 4710 – For the same specimen either without (4710) or with preparation/staining (4711).

Typical occasions in dermatology

Microscopic search for fungi in skin, hair or nail material after preparation (e.g. with alkali) or more complex staining, per specimen.

More items in this category

4710 – Fungal microscopy, unstained native material 4715 – Fungal culture on simple medium 4531 – Bacterial culture at special temperature, per me 4716 – Fungal culture on enriched medium 4717 – Fungal culture on differentiation media 4722 – Identification of cultured fungi 4780 – Nucleic acid isolation 4783 – PCR (nucleic acid amplification)

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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.