GOÄ no. 4783: PCR (nucleic acid amplification)

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

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

Official German wording: „Amplifikation von Nukleinsäuren oder Nukleinsäurefragmenten mit Polymerasekettenreaktion (PCR)“

500 points · €29.14 (1.0×) · €33.52 (1.15×, threshold) · €37.89 (1.3×, maximum)

Fees

Factor	Amount
1.0×	€29.14	single rate
1.15×	€33.52	threshold – above it a written justification (§ 12(3))
1.3×	€37.89	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.

Typical occasions in dermatology

Amplification of pathogen nucleic acids, e.g. to detect dermatophytes or viruses.

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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.